Left and Right by Insightx2

Today's critique of "Left and Right" is brought to you with the permission of Insightx2, who goes by Kelly, according to her deviantID.

Scores:
Overall: 4.5/5
Composition: 4/5
Emotion: 4.5/5
Innovation: 4.5/5

Overall: I really like this photo. The model (Aaron) really sticks out in this woodsy atmosphere. The angle is gorgeous!

Composition: I think the composition of this piece is good. However, I think leaving a little more space between the top of Aaron's head and the top of the photo would help with the composition. Also, it seems like his shoes are more in focus than his face. Personally, I'd like to see that switched around. My last digital photography teacher would comment on the fact that there is a piece of wood running through him, but I think it's fine. It's also kind of noisy, so I'd recommend using a lower ISO next time.

Emotion: This photo has great emotion. Aaron seems confused, as though he's been confronted with two paths and doesn't really know which one to take. He also looks out of place, which lends to the bewildered feeling of the photo. I'd suggest trying some different effects in PhotoShop to enhance the mood of the piece.

Innovation: I've never seen this angle on a real person (outside of movies) before. That's what first drew me to the photo. It's a pose I've seen often enough in manga, and I know it takes getting up high to catch it, too. Anyhow, this photo is very unique.

A little bit about Kelly:
Kelly has been interested in photography since she was ten; she's now seventeen. Her favorite kinds of photos are photos that bring out emotions, such as happiness, anger, or sadness. Recently, she's become fascinated with capturing human emotion - both facial and body expressions. "I feel as if humans can display such a fantastic emotion just by the position of their bodies and I love that," she says.

Tip of the day:
ISO can be your friend or your enemy! Most cameras allow you to manually adjust ISO - at least, DSLRs, do - so it's good to know when to use what numbers. ISO is a measure of how sensitive your camera is to light (according to these guys). The higher the number, the more sensitive your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO inside to increase shutter speed. If you use a high ISO in a well-lit area, your photo will come out noisy, though. Some cameras also change you shutter speed and aperture settings when you change the ISO.