Defying Gravity
by RiderGal

Comment:
One of the best of the competition. Simple setup and composition wonderfully conveys the exhuberance of freedom. Vivid, crisp, well controlled DoF.
Technical: 3/3
Creative: 2/3
Conveys the Theme: 2.5/3
Je Ne Sais Quoi: 0.5/1

8/10

Free spirit
by heida

Comment:
While several attempted this concept, yours is the one that succeeds. Lovely desaturated colours. I do find two elements of the image distracting - the dead center horizon line, and her tattoo; I would consider fixing by recropping and cloning.
Technical 3/3
Creative 2/3
Conveys the Theme 3/3
Je Ne Sais Quoi 0/1

8/10

Visionary
by Zoomdak

Comment:
Technically very good. The thematic connection isn't clear to me.

Heather
by grigrigirl

Comment:
This leapt off the screen at me the moment I saw its thumbnail, and it remains my favourite by far of this competition. This is a superb figure study, regardless of theme. If you make prints available for purchase, put me down as a customer.

The Journalist
by Imagineer

Comment:
Great mood, creative pose, careful lighting, datsuration that adds to the feeling of maturaty, and well considered composition. 9

Dreamer
by Nazgul

Comment:
Good, but could be better. I would crop out a little more of the background on the right side, and crop higher to leave some background above her head, for better compositional balance- following the rule of thirds or golden ratio, based on the focal point, her eyes, would add to aesthetic appeal. She appears a little tense - the tip I have heard is, just before pressing the shutter, to have the subject puff up her cheeks then blow out the air, which will relax the muscles in her cheeks and lightens the mood.

My Love...
by toddhead

Comment:
Lovely eyes. Nice skin tones. I like the simple framing. Unfortunately her hand (it is gloved, right?) gets lost in the background. Better not to have cropped the pendant, or else have her remove it entirely.

The Bride
by albeck

Comment:
What a fun shot. Love the humourous sexy contrast between virginal bride and peekaboo nipple. Beautiful, expressive model. Technically fine.

Funny Girl (my first portrait attempt)
by Bassie

Comment:
Yea! A portrait with some life and humour! Focus, sharpness, colour, lighting of facial features all commendable. Wrinkled drapery and trousers at bottom of frame are distracting; you don't want to crop fingers though, so to fix that would require reshoot. Might have cropped a little higher, so that her head was a little farther from top of frame. Give that model a lollipop for a job well done!

Hostage
by Beagleboy

Comment:
Great mood, interesting composition and lighting. Is it a portrait though?