Soon to become Hot Pink
by RulerZigzag

Comment:
Well, there's some pink there, but otherwise I struggle with this image and see problems with sharpness, overblown highlights, clashing colours and textures, and extraneous elements in the composition.

yellow mum
by spease

Comment:
To me, it is yellow and not pink, that is the main colour in this image, so it fails to meet the challenge. Otherwise, composition and technicals are good.

Simply Pink
by daveit

Comment:
Looks more orange than pink on my monitor. Excellent lighting and composition. Love how you have captured the texture of the petal. Certainly one of the better 'flower' entries of the composition, colour question notwithstanding.

Winter Afternoon
by lewiss

Comment:
On my monitor, I see no pink, only orange. Decent backlit composition.

Stubborn!
by atsxus

Comment:
Great attitude. Interesting composition. I wish her face were sharp!

heather_mike2.jpg
by hlswilson

Comment:
Heather, I like this a lot. I agree with your comment: their contrasting skin tones add a lot of interest. Your composition is also very good. I like the spontaneous, natural, unposed feeling of this. While a shot of a man's hands on a woman's breasts could so easily be crass and provocative, this instead feels entirely sensual and loving. Well done.

Peaceful
by menardmam

Comment:
Very strong composition. One of my favourites of the challenge.

At Peace With Curves
by mocabela

Comment:
This has style. I like how the model's modesty is conveyed by her half hidden face and averted eye. I like the contrast between her milky skin, and her dark hair and painted fingernals. The tight crop works well to emphasize these elements.

Odalisque
by Jesuispeure

Comment:
I love your model's comfortable, matter-of-fact gaze into the lens. I like how her dark eyes, hair, and lips punctuate the otherwise soft light image. Very nicely done.

Cruisin' at the Cozy Diner
by bledford

Comment:
I'm just in shock that this did not do much better. I've looked over the top 10, and with no disrepect whatsoever to those photographers, I still believe this is THE image of this competition. It ain't a ribbon, but you've won my admiration and respect.