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Old 06-25-2012, 02:47 AM   #26
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But if it doesn't, then why assume? Why does it need to flow in that way?

Assuming intent is a logical fallacy to avoid in critiquing an image, just like in critiquing writing.
I was asking purely from an artistic standpoint.
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Old 06-25-2012, 02:52 AM   #27
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THAT's what was bugging me about the microphone (I finally figured it out... thanks to the comments). When I first looked at the picture, I thought her bent arm held a microphone. If that arm's bent that way, then it wouldn't seem she would need another mic in the other hand.
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Old 06-25-2012, 03:25 AM   #29
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I was asking purely from an artistic standpoint.
I didn't realize it was a question?

But what is the artistic rationale? Why does the viewer's eye need to flow in that specific way in order for this cover to be a successful image?
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Old 06-25-2012, 05:04 AM   #30
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THAT's what was bugging me about the microphone (I finally figured it out... thanks to the comments). When I first looked at the picture, I thought her bent arm held a microphone. If that arm's bent that way, then it wouldn't seem she would need another mic in the other hand.
I didn't see the mic in the right hand. I assumed it was in the left hand and was being held close to her face.
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Old 06-25-2012, 05:31 AM   #31
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I didn't realize it was a question?

But what is the artistic rationale? Why does the viewer's eye need to flow in that specific way in order for this cover to be a successful image?
Really? You question why a viewer's eye needs to flow across the image? I never said that it equated to a successful or unsuccessful image.

Maybe it's just the artist in me. *shrug*
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Old 06-25-2012, 05:55 AM   #32
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Old 06-25-2012, 06:30 AM   #33
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Really? You question why a viewer's eye needs to flow across the image? I never said that it equated to a successful or unsuccessful image.

Maybe it's just the artist in me. *shrug*
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Why does the viewer's eye need to flow in that specific way in order for this cover to be a successful image?
You aren't making any sense to me in this thread.

Honestly, I'm just trying to understanding what you're trying to say about this book cover.

As an artist, you must understand that there are countless ways in which a viewer's eye can flow across an image. You've singled one avenue out and proclaimed it a failure. I think it's a reckless criticism. And I'm attempting to preserve the integrity of critiques here by calling you out for an explanation.
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Old 06-25-2012, 07:05 PM   #34
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Could we please desist with the discussion on what people are "allowed" to say in their comments and focus on the actual cover?
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Old 06-25-2012, 07:33 PM   #35
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One thing that I'm not sure has been mentioned. For me, I can see the woman as facing towards me (out of the cover) or facing away. Not sure if that was meant but it could make some things seem weird depending on which way you imagine her looking.
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Old 06-25-2012, 08:07 PM   #36
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The breast, to me, seems too low.

Not that we all have high, perky breasts but this seems to be a little... floppy?
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