Draped In Blue

This is a very pretty shot that really accentuates the model's body. I like the way that the lighting falls on the hair, it brings out a variety of tones to it and really makes it a central focus.

I'm iffy, however, on the drape. The idea of a drape is not what I mean - having a drape there is an excellent idea and works with the photo, it is a good color. To me, the drape seems a it too demure when compared to the hair - perhaps a slightly more vibrant shade (a brighter blue/purple) would have worked a little better. Also, the placement of the drape is a bit...awkward to me. The bottom gives the impression that it flows and spills around the model, and yet the entirety of her back, to the buttock, is clearly seen. This made it seem kind of skimpy to me, which negated the voluminious feeling I had. Perhaps if the drape had been arranged around her - for instance, draped fully around her body and wrapped, slightly, or in some manner more fully covering her torso, or the buttock, it would give the full feeling that I was anticipating from the thumbnail.

And finally, the way the drape is being held doesn't quite strike me the right way. The way it billows and the cloth ends atop itself (it's folded so that the edge stops short over the other end) adds to that disjunctive feeling I was getting.

It is a very nice picture, and I love the concept - I just think that some of the drapery could have been done differently to create a more appealing effect.