receiving
by tnun

Comment:
I do not understand the personality or character quality of "receiving", but from the pose and some meanings associated with the word, I think she is a good listener? accepting? understanding? The subject herself is too dark for me and the composition is not particularly effective.

doggie daddy
by skewsme

Comment:
Nice tones, focus on dog is good. This image is more about the dog (very cute) than the owner which is a minus for the challenge IMO.

window to the soul
by Ichristfollower

Comment:
I find the reflection distracting and the color too red. I do like the placement of the pupil in the frame.

Grandpa's Prayer Notes
by MrJear

Comment:
I especially like the very out of focus crucifix in the background here. One of the few without a person in it and since that was explicitly allowed, a plus from me. I might have used an adjective such as "Faith-filled" or "Prayerful" as the title with "Grandpa's Prayer Notes" in parentheses, kind of like a subtitle.

Confidante
by neenee1999

Comment:
Not sure the sideways look here works that well with the title which to means a dear friend I can really trust. For that, I might prefer a more direct perspective. The skin is over-processed for my taste, too. I do like the position in the frame and the crop.

Poet Choli
by wei1108

Comment:
I like the candid look to this whether it was or not. Wish his features, especially his eyes, were lighter. I think that would give better balance to the image which, as it stands, almost seems more about the cigarette than the man. Maybe you could have titled it "Smoker"?

Smiling Eyes.
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
A real cutie, the colors are my favorite combination -- yellow or golden brown and blue, love it! -- and the eyes, though over-done for my taste, do jump out at the viewer.

boxhead
by ubique

Comment:
Funny take on the theme. I like the idea of the square crop -- works well with the whimsy of the shot -- but in terms of composition, I think it would look better if you lost the top of the image -- down to where the sidewalk ends (or starts) at least. I do like the sharp silhouette and that nose tip :)

Lips
by FocusPoint

Comment:
Beautiful model and you have found a great perspective for showcasing her lips -- the red lipstick doesn't hurt, either. I like the lighting and subtle framing.

N E C K
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
Not a feature I would have thought to remark on or photograph but what a very beautiful, long neck she has -- not at all out of proportion but very stately. I love your cropping choices. Beautiful model. I would take a look at a horizontal flip -- hard to know. Just an idea and not suggesting this orientation is not just fine.