12 - The background colors are very bright while the colors of the image are muted. The effect for me is that the two fight with each other. There doesn't seem to be a "reason" for this background. The image could be a little sharper.
11 - I really like the image and the composition, but the image looks a little over-sharpened, or over saturated or something. I also think it might have had more impact if the background had a little bit of gradient. The patch of green next to her head bleeds into her hair and seems random.
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6 - I like all the icons, but I think this one has a background that works really well with the image. It adds a lot of interest and texture, but doesn't overpower the image. I especially appreciate that the light and shadow are consistent between the image and the background.
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12 - The background colors are very bright while the colors of the image are muted. The effect for me is that the two fight with each other. There doesn't seem to be a "reason" for this background. The image could be a little sharper.
11 - I really like the image and the composition, but the image looks a little over-sharpened, or over saturated or something. I also think it might have had more impact if the background had a little bit of gradient. The patch of green next to her head bleeds into her hair and seems random.
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6 - I like all the icons, but I think this one has a background that works really well with the image. It adds a lot of interest and texture, but doesn't overpower the image. I especially appreciate that the light and shadow are consistent between the image and the background.