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"JUST SO."
Black and white photos should be the standard of photography. When one can't rely on the "crutch of color," emphasis then must be placed on composition, shading, and scope. It is for these three reasons I enjoy this piece. I shall go into detail.
COMPOSITION
The Subject matter choice holds the attention. We don't know who this girl is; we're given no context. We see that she is pretty, and someone is handling her face. Is she a model preparing for a shoot? Perhaps she is sad and a lover is consoling her. We just don't know. It is this lingering curiosity that makes one study the piece, and think about it. A good picture ALWAYS make the observer contemplate.
SHADING
Even with a good composition, a black and white photo can go horribly wrong if the contrast isn't correct. (I improperly call it "shading" - but you get the drift.) Here, the hand and thumb are the brightest points of the photo. They serve as a beacon - like an arrow, bringing our attention to the subject's slightly parted lips. From there, our eyes are carried along shadows playing across the subject's pale skin cast by her dark hair - away form her face into what is presumably, the sun beyond. The dark, upward arching eyebrow also guides us in that direction, assisting in the visual flow. Together, they help to give the viewer's eyes a natural progression to follow - from-hand to-lips-to-cheek-to-hair - to out of photo.
SCOPE
Finally, it is the limited scope of this piece which makes it memorable. Half of the subject's face is hidden. We don't see the face of the person in front of her. We have no knowledge of location. Outside? Inside on a sunny day? Without these clues for our minds to place the photo into a familiar context, it forces us to wonder, to strive to find some rational meaning for the photo, which, will never be provided ( but does it need one? ). For me, when my mind can't find a rational basis, it sets off on wild speculation, which, I happen to enjoy.
WHAT I SEE?
So I leave you with this. When I saw this picture my first response was to the romantic; This is the manner in which I've held girlfriends' mouths in the past, directly before or after a kiss to position her head "just so." I speculate that that the person holding her mouth is male, and he cares for her deeply. As such, the photo evokes positive emotions, and I place it in the "Like" column.
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Hey there! Thank you for faving my painting White Beach! I'm glad you liked it.Β
I took a moment to check out your gallery and I think your photos are really nice. This one is my personal favorite of them.Β
Thanks again and Happy New Year!
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Its my pleasure Dear
And Thank You!
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Love your B/W photography, got a good eye for it
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ale przepiΔkne! 
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Oh bardzo milo mi to slyszec!
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This should get a DD! great intimate moment wonderfully captured!
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thanks, I also have fondness for this image
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This, is actually perfect.
Perfect in my eyes.
So amazing.
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that's a really lovely face 
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If You want
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Who is this pretty girl and where I can find other photos?
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b[link] better?
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I really like this photo the most out of your formidable gallery of photography! The composition and subject matter are very emotive and thus, endearing!
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omg..this is beautiful. my breath has been taken away -completely.
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I think this is the best photo in your gallery. I like the fact that her face is slightly obscured, and her expression is just great. Really good picture
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Beautiful, very emotive β₯ You should be proud!
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Thank You for the comment and favs
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Thank You for the comments and favs
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you're welcome!! you have an awesome gallery
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This is really really beautiful! Simple, but it shows everything!!!
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