the grainy after affects from low light shots are expected, but from what i can gather, the net? which is between you and the performer, only makes things worse...

the shot concept in itself is awesome, and if things were somehow cleaned up in regards to the netting/grainy texture, i'd be much happier with this.

hey thanks and you are correct about the net....in this case the ring was also used for tigers so the whole thing is basically a heavy mesh cage inside which the performers perform the whole time. I have tried to take out the net around the performer in this version..but you do lose detail....to avoid the net in this case you would have to climb right up with the aerialists since it's inside a tent, or be on a cherry picker and shoot down into the cage. I managed a free pass and permission to shoot but not the other...humm am working on another version but it' hard hitting a balance between erasing the net and pixilating.

oh I might also say it was taken with ASA400 B&W and NO flash as flash wasn't allowed during either aerial performances or during the tiger acts. As you can see I've had to work with the available light which was back lit...I'm pleased there is an image at all really and so in this case with those factors there is going to be grain.

i like the light directions , the composition and the concept...but the dark pieces are so washed....i think... +5

wow, great grainy effect! the color also fits it in an awesome way, it looks so peaceful and dynamic at the same time! great!

I understand the net issue, but I like the composition. The figure is great against the light.

Interesting composition, though all the elements seem a little isolated from each other.

I agree with Ikaa!

Great composition , you definatley have the EYE for great photos.

Really good! I like the lighting...it looks very cold and mysterious. Allmost eerie. Good work! Rememmber to check my new piece out too....

realy good shot...all it needs though is some adjustment ont he contrast..perk it up a bit and play with the levels in photoshop and this will really brighten up..
love,
Omen

Velvet - I took one look at this and it reminded me of something out of a hellraiser movie - - - I love the composition and the lighting used here!

The figure really stands out even though it's the same colour as the backround which brings out the figure really well. Good work Velvet! +5

Interesting subject. Nice lighting - love the ouline created by the light. Unfortunately, the overall quality of the picture is pretty bad. I understand it is due to the low-light. There also appears to be a checkerboard pattern over areas of it. Also the composition is a little on the boring side, in my opinion. Really liked "Dizzy." Keep at it. Low-light shots are tough.

Definitely a wonderful capture, considering the low lighting. I presume you didn't use a tripod (correct me if I'm wrong) which makes it even more impressive. (At least from my point of view, since I have shaky hands )

I like the combination of monochrome and not being able to see the audience; it makes the figure seem lonely. The only issues are the composition, which seems too centered—if your file is large enough, maybe you could crop some off of the left side—and the quality/graininess, which I understand you had no control over.

wow this picture is really impressive. The lightning, the dark and mysteruous character.. in the shape of a T
great work +7

Deffinitelly good atmosphere. Especially all the highlighted objects (including source of light) are near to the diagonal line. So placing figure into centre is looking such good

cant agree more with sir robertmekis