rollercoaster.jpg
by liltritter

Comment:
the intended nostalgic soft-focus edit I think is successful. The complex crosshatch detail, as viewed from this distance remains somewhat intact, you have made the overlay lines merge in a interesting way. The structure engages the eye, it keeps the ordered design but without a architectural precision. More contrast would probably tend to emphasize negative space, and more accuracy but at the expense of the quiet lighting and atmosphere that is shown.

Vogue, 1969
by Jutilda

Comment:
A primer for absolute essentials of feminine style.
Shown here is a glimpse of something living inside women & and to an extent all of us.
The basic timeless female expressions - adornment, hair, eyes, allure of body - universal but unique and presented as a legacy (title is perfect) in the form of a portrait.
J's expression is unlikely to be guarded or defensive (which seems to be hinted at) of a past which is perfectly intrepreted & shown, never ashamed..... never faded, always in bloom. This is MAGNIFICENT - erotically charged - mysterious & cool.

.......
by Nald

Comment:
intensity of the eyes, expression & pose are excellent with illustrated arms contributing to a wonderful interesting portrait .......

Organic
by jenesis

Comment:
X....... a very interesting - haunting picture. I enjoy this strong personality rendered with a muted tonality.

Kindred
by Imagineer

Comment:
....interesting stylish edit has a wonderful unique colour and works to contain the elements of your wide angle portrait. I think very good.

Happiness
by Djabordjabor

Comment:
......really goood colour work.

Had a Wild Hair
by rox_rox

Comment:
very good portrait.... score may suffer for focus a bit off - would like to see eyes as sharp as your wild hair. Long bangs are great. Muted texture gray/black back & colour is excellent combination.

Digging in the Dirt
by dahkota

Comment:
Low angle may contribute the chin to verge to slightly prominent, but colour edit, crop, & placement seem to balance that marginal effect. Beautiful soft glowing auburn aura.... offset with blue.... this shows you smart & attractive.

kakorrhaphiophobia (fear of failure)
by charliebaker

Comment:


You may or may not be aware of Gabriel's previous Competition challenge entry. A brown ribbon success/failure to be sure. An interesting conceptual visual idea for the site - related to inertia, competition & failure. For me kakorrhaphiophobia, is an unnecessary reminder, but others may find some merit in it. Your crop is good.

Other related previous conceptual renderings:



To my knowledge the first all white entered, with a similar theme to competition and failure.
undecided - from the challenge: Decisions
by charliebaker



The first all black entered.
No submission because cameras steal souls - from the challenge: Superstitions & Urban Legends
by ClubJuggle



Also related, a brown ribbon from the early challenge: Light Source.
My Hand
by hann

Non challenge honorable mention.
Bear_Music's: Clean - not available.

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 23:58:19.

Barbarian
by kiwiness

Comment:
Konan/axe wielder - exquisite prop is appropriate for one who handles his tools so well.