Well I dont really feel qualified to judge, as I have been shooting less than a year. Please feel free to completely ignore what I have said if it is not technically correct. It is just my opinion.
damidgit
If the subject was cute or adorable you would be first place for sure! Both my wife and daughter think so anyway.
I think the lighting in this shot to my eye at least seems prrrrfect. I think you got the catch light just right and the expression is very good.
Cyclops62
Well I really dont want to get in to a dog verse cat debate. Again the photo is showing the subject of emotion well. From both the dog and especially the girl. I think I would have liked to have seen this at a slightly larger angle as both the girls head and the dogs are cropped a little.
needfx
Well he looks like he is enjoying the sunshine! Nice depth of field going on. I do find the leaf in the background a little distracting, but this isnt the sort of photo where you can go about moving things I guess (Im assuming this was a random guy, not someone you were working with). Maybe tone the leaf down in PP? Anyway great shot for this weeks subject.
charpi
Great shot of a hamster. In my pre DSLR days I can remember trying to capture a picture of my daughters hamster with a very crappy point and shoot. It was very difficult! This little guy seems much more photogenic. Love the depth of field and his facial expression. Also an extra point for shooting in Manual mode!
fireman32
A very challenging shot. Moving fire, at night with a busy background. Yet with all that competition, its still the ladys expression that pulls you in. Great shot for the subject. You get a bonus point for Manual mode and having a photo connected to your username!
Jodelli
Well as an avid F1 follower, I certainly can understand the raw emotion that comes from winning the race. I think the shot captures that well. The angle is a little off, and Id have liked to see more from the racers than the crowd. That said I assume you were very limited about how close you could get and your gear you had on the day. Good effort.
The Bad Guy
Well she is certainly showing some emotion in this one! Its unusual to see a studio shot that close, but it works great. The eyes are very dominating in the shot which I like. Another Manual shooter, which gets an extra point.
Razeus
I liked this when I first saw it, and it fits the subject beautifully. The picture draws you in so you almost feel you are part of the story. It looks like you have either just said something very funny, or you just captured it at the right moment. My only criticism is the shadow of you at the bottom, which I find a little distracting.
Schranke
Were you trying to make this look like film? Thats how it looks to my untrained eyes anyway. I like the candid nature of this guy just reading his book. However Im not totally convinced of the emotion. Shoes off suggest chilled and relaxed at home, but the look on his face could be he just got his electricity bill.
TWO2SEVEN
Now an emotion any of us dads can relate to. Congrats on the birth of your son. I hope both mum and he are doing well. Shooting just the hands up close like this works well for the subject and also as a composition. Not your standard mother and baby shot.
TreyCox
I think we can all see what emotion the model is conveying! Im not sure if its the flash you used or PP but the eyes look a bit unnaturally white to me.
However I like the closeness of the shot and that infectious smile.
filmbufs
What a touching story to go with the photo. It certainly made me feel emotional. I can only imagine what it must be like to lose a parent, and trying to capture those special moments on camera. Thanks for sharing. It reminds me of a video I saw that Jared Polin did on his website about his mum who died of cancer. You should check it out.
http://froknowsphoto.com/about/
Team Timm
I got a lot of pets this week! I like the depth of field with this. The dog is in focus and the background is blurred. If the fence was out of view completely it would have been a bit better IMO. The eyes of the dog are in focus which is good, I just dont really see emotion in this shot though.
MacRy
Not sure when you took this shot, but I dont think I have ever seen such a deserted tube station! I like the darkness of the station which makes it moody for me. The guy is a little small in the frame for me. Id have liked to have seen a bit more of him for the subject of emotion. However as a general photo, I like the composition a lot.
acearchie
Nice shot. I liked this one when I first saw it a while ago. The rustic setting really works well with your film style. Your model has a great expression. Hope you start posting a few more soon, as you have been missed of late.
Neur0genesis
The eyes, the doorway to the soul. Without anything else to distract you, you have no choice but to try and read the emotion in the model. I just find it a little difficult because of the side profile. I would prefer the shot the right way round. Also a bonus point for shooting Manual of course!
NeGRit0
What a pleasant image! Hopefully its just a photo set up. Assuming yes, I like the thought and the story you have created with the photo. Good work and although not a nice emotion, its defiantly there. Another Manual shooter to!
If its no of course, please give the Samaritans a call.
deep diver
What a touching story. This image captures the emotion of love for the older generation well. Did you just spot them holding hands and shoot, or ask them to pose for you?
Parkin Pig
Humanity is great isnt it? Some of the things that people do to each other are just sickening. It certainly brings an emotion and makes you think. Why do people attach the wristbands?
dmax35
Yet another dog. I guess people see a lot of emotion in their animals. This guy looks exhausted. From a technical point I like the shot and the focus works well for me.
Well I could have picked any number of winners this week. Well done to you all and thanks for participating.
First place The Bad Guy
Second place fireman32
Third place NeGRit0
Congrats to the winners. Over to you The Bad Guy
