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The very first thing that strikes me about this piece is the incredible richness of the colors. One expects to overwhelmed by the sheer volume of green tones, and yet I find the blues and that delightful scarlet actually hold their own against the greens.
The second thing I find attractive about this piece is the perspective. Rather than giving the viewer a single flat angle, the perspective shifts from above-angled at the foreground to a seeming level angle from mid-frame onward. This provides a sense of depth, of "being there", that is hard to achieve in a photograph.
My favorite part of this piece, though, (and I suspect it might be accidental but delightful just the same) is the way the scarlet cloth matches the flow and texture of the waterfalls in the lower left frame. It draws my eye and holds it more than any other part of the shot.
If I have any criticism of this photograph, it is with what I assume was meant to be the focus -- the model. She is beautiful, wonderfully posed and perfectly lit. However, several of the other elements of the piece (including that beautiful scarlet train) completely overwhelm her to the point that she ends up being (for me, at any rate) the least noticeable part of the shot. I find that somewhat unfortunate.
Overall, though, this is one of the most beautiful portrait pieces I have ever seen. Well done!
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What type of fabric did you use for this? I want to find a long red sash (I think that is the correct term?) for an idea I have for a shoot.
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This looks just like a place with a waterfall in Washington! O.o
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i love this picture i look at it again and again and all i can always say is wow or amazing
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Fantastic! The curves and the colors really just keep my looking at this piece.
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I love it. The colors, the angle, the model... All so beautiful!
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wonderful piece you've captured the scenery marvelously o3o
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I think she needs to be a little less centered. since you want her to be the main focus in the shot, the red cloth at being at a huge point takes away from her (since she is in the center). Very interesting place though.
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(Since I'm unable to write a 'critique' I'll just give you a reply 
I have to agree with sturm on the rolled up fabric, it almost draws your attention more to that area of the photo than to the proper aspects to it: the model and the scene (with those beautiful colors that you always seem to capture so wonderfully).
On another note, I believe that draping the model in that color cloth more fully (perhaps wrapping the bent leg more fully/loosely in it?) would have both drawn attention to the whole of her and the cloth more fully, and away from the underside of the thigh. This isn't to say that there shouldn't be some attention there, or that it -needs- to be covered (she's very pretty) but I'm not certain why I found it a bit distracting to have just the skin tone there. Maybe it was the shadow along that part of her leg that didn't agree with my vision? I'm really not sure.
On the other hand, I can't really say anything that hasn't been said already! Lovely colors, wonderful model as a focal point, excellent scenery...just generally a very good photo. (I actually sort of saw a triad sort of 'vortex' of lines in there, between the waterfall, the stream/green plants, and rock/crimson cloth in there...but again, maybe that's me? I see strange things sometimes, lol!)
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This is so wonderful! I seriously love the background and that red long gown.
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Absolutely stunning image, I love the location, the use of the fabric, the whole thing.
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The way the green forest and the red fabric make an amazing contrast.. it's uncanny.
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This reminds me a lot of the Taoist-influenced paintings in ancient (I think 6th century) China--the focus was on nature, with a small model still fitting harmoniously into the piece. This is really lovely art. You have a great eye for composition and color.
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Your beautifull photo has been featured in our journal [link]
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The pieces you do of the models in nature are excellent and the choice of clothing and location are 100% pure eyecandy +fav
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This is amazing! That red is such an awesome color for this shot! And the cloth is so long, and I just think it is an overall great shot!
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Love this pic. Agree with all positive comments, the bunching of the cloth in the critique does not bother me at all, if anything it seems to help the flow of the piece.
Excellent work.
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Hey this is my sister's account but this is the most beautiful thing! Your work is the absolute best ive ever seen!!! You don't have to change anything! Don't let them question your work!
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nice contrast, it's like a divide between 2 worlds
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Great composition and color. I like your new found take on photographic manipulation. KUTGW!
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that is so amazing a beautiful..good job!
I love it!
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wonderful photograph!I love the color of the water and the trees.
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She can't swim because she's menstruating.
Heavily.
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A very nicely taken picture. The soft cloth and it's circular, flowing shape contrasts nicely with the rocky, jagged cliff. Her demure pose and expression seem to be displaying a desire to get back to nature. The cloth seems to symbolize a trail of regretful deeds or feelings she might be trying to leave behind.
I think that the red colour actually makes the piece unbalanced instead of providing contrast. Plus, the colour suggests blood and aggression, which don't fit the model's gentle face.
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I love your photography just as much as I love your photoshop works. You have so much artistic talent and I love every way you express it. Beautiful work, as always.
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wahhhhhhhh i always wanted to do a pic like this!!!!!!!
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That's an amazing photo, great work. The view is beautiful.
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Amazing landscape, GREAT colors! Wonderful angle! Love it!
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amazing colors
the dress is pretty and the water is gorgeous
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Sweeeeet! Dress looks like she just crawled up there! I wouldn't change a thing!
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