Critique Welcomed Self-Realization

[Chris Dodkin]

Spotted in quiet meditation today, at the Self-Realization Fellowship retreat in Encinitas, California.

X-Pro1 and 60mm Lens

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Very sympathetic shot, with nice muted colours.

 

[Pete Askew]

Very nice Chris. I'm guessing you didn't go and nudge her and asked if she wanted a copy!!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Thanks chaps - I reckon she knew she was having her picture taken by folks - all that focus beeping and shutter clicking.

Did think about going for a close-up Pete, but figured it might be a little too aggressive in the circumstances

 

[Paul Lange]

Just right I think and I like the way the other persons legs echo the main subjects.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Thanks Paul - wondered who'd notice the other set of legs!

 

[Lesley Jones]

I love this Chris. The off white background and the greenery with her colourful top and skirt. Not too much though. I like the barrier too that seems to separate her from outside and not just in a physical sense. She looks so peaceful.

My friend and hairdresser does a lot of this. She was in France at an Ashram recently. She is always so chilled out between sessions of yoga and meditation. I turn up stressed to the eyeballs worrying about the animals, work and anything else you care to mention...

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Thanks Lesley - she did look very peaceful - maybe she was asleep!

 

[Brian Moore]

I like the echo in the other legs, too. Its almost like that is a mirror. In fact, when I first looked at the image, the only thing that snapped me out of the thought that I was looking at a mirror image was the color. Then I saw legs crossed vs. un-crossed. It really is mirror-like.

Nice one, Chris.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Thanks Brian

I got one shot with both people in it, but the comp was not good

Missed opportunity I think