crit response

Image 1
This was interpreted as a portrait of a horse. It was noted that the leading lines from the fence to the horses were a nice way for the eye to travel. The shadow from the horse in the front of the picture casts an interesting shadow, creating an intriguing element of the photo. The horse in the front might need a little dodging, just to amp up the contrast. From here, a jumping off point could be capture images of animals in contemporary society and how their lifestyle contrasts to the olden days.

Image 2
The message of this image was well received. The correlation between the couple and the carvings in the tree was obvious to my viewers. The concept behind this image is working well and makes the photo work. The tree needs some burning and dodging to make the carvings stand out. Also, the background could use some work since it is a little over exposed. From here, showing how humans change the environment without noticing could be a jumping off point.


Images 3&4
These images work well together. Since the branches cover the doors from opposite sides, it is interesting to put these images next to one another, connecting the branches. Both of the compositions are working well and are successful together or apart. It was said that these two images should be make into a diptych, rather than being displayed on their own. Furthermore, the composition in the bottom photo seems to be working better in that the viewpoint is more realistic and relatable. From here, it would be easy to do a series of doors and how they are covered or not covered by nature.