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cri·tique - –noun
1.
an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
"Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it."
— Haruki Murakami (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman: 24 Stories)
Definition one allows me the freedom of choosing the detailed evaluation/review aspect rather than the criticizing part. I had to double check the definition to make sure an evaluation devoid of anything negative could still be qualified as a critique.
Besides the obviously beautiful elements that strike you initially, I think this image succeeds because it provokes a wide range of emotions. A breath-taking blend of figural and scenic photography with 'the strange' beautifully utilized as an ambiguous accent to the overarching mood. The attention to detail is matched only by the cutting style and presentation.
This piece has a mythological feel with a punk element. It occupies a category of visual fantasy all its own...but it does, for some reason, bring to mind what I've felt from reading Murakami ...Which is a compliment of unspeakable proportions. One of the finest pieces I've had the good fortune of encountering here on DA.
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First of all, this is an amazing portrait. More important than the obvious surrealistic setting of the shot, what caught my eye were the strong emotions captured in your face. There is something about that look, the eyes, and how the shadows kind of hide them that gives this portrait and amazing strength and appeal.
I tried to crop the image a couple of centimeters above your head (a bit difficult to explain exactly where), and I think it worked out well (excluding the dark trees in the background). I think it's more a matter of taste.
I wish I was able to point out elements or learning points that could be done better, but I?m not. So my tip is to focus on what you are good at, keep working like that, and use your strong points: you ability to capture and express emotions.
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Where the matter of taste is concerned, I prefer the space above the head. I think it accentuates the direction and movement given by the antlers. The whole photo has an elongated feel to it. To crop in on it I think would slow the movement.
Love the muted colors contrasted with the hair.
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looks like that skull is a little bit "horny" hehe
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Wow absolutely stunning both you and the photograph
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used this image as reference and credited you as original image owner. nonpromoted.deviantart.com/art…
I can discard the image if you disagree with the use of your work for such purposes
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I Love this! I made an edit here:
www.flickr.com/photos/slimdand…
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Fantastic. 
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Incredible image!!! Were you intentionally referencing Wicca? Either way it is captivating and beautiful. Great work.
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the skull as a metaphor for the female reproductive system
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Your absolutely beautiful....just wanted to tell you that
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Absolutnie jedna z najlepszych prac. Kompozycja według mnie przemyślana w każdym detalu. Ciało z porożem tworzy integralną całość, jakby nie mogły istnieć bez siebie. Dumna, zbuntowana poza i rogi, kojarzą mi się z siłą, dominacją tego co pierwotne, instynktowne.
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I love this shot, and you. I made a stencil art painting based off of it. Hope you like it 
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Fascinating and brilliant colouring and composition. Your intensity captivates.
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Oh this is a powerful and arresting work! Congratulations, you have blended fine technique with and excellent eye and added such a vibrant sense of drama...bravo!
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lUV IT framed on the outside by the antlers, centered on her ribs and body form
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I love many of your photos, but this one is my favourite! I think you are beautiful.
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one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen. I don't mean "seen on deviantart".. i mean "one of the most beautiful plays of light and color that has ever touched my retinas since the day i first opened my eyes" 
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