Burundian bride
by lei_73

Comment:
You did your research!! Taking a portrait in those days was a big thing. People made sure they looked their best, dressing for the occasion. Your submission totally shows that and the execution was just perfect in my view.

Newton
by GeorgesBogaert

Comment:
A bit predictable, but very well executed. Maybe remove some dust?

Wave Theory of Light
by DistantColours

Comment:
Wonderful light. Great spectrum of colors above the wave. In addition, the power of the wave itself also matches the challenge theme.

Defying the laws of gravity
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
What a great idea for this challenge. Great execution as well, nice use of depth of field, feels like he is floating mid air, like an astronaut in space.

Dystopian vision
by Sisto

Comment:
So unfortunate. It was in my top 3. Hope your ongoing issue gets resolved soon and you continue contributing

Three Windows, Two Bikes
by nam

Comment:
Wow, that's quite some processing done, from a dull average image to an attractive image you can hang on the wall. Great job. (and about the kickstand shadow: it should run 45 degrees up and to the left to make it look real, to the point where the shadow of the middle of the bike is, because that is where it is attached ;-) )

Old Timey Old Timer
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Great, very intense portrait. Good tones and good use of depth of field.

"She loves the bare, the withered tree..."
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Also just a few trees, but somehow this one works. Lots of small branches, lots of texture. An "old" feel to it.

After The Elusive Pheasant
by westford

Comment:
I am a bit in doubt how to rate this (might come back and adjust later). It certainly has an "old" feel to it, good style of clothing and props. I think the light is rather flat, could have been more appealing with some more use of shadow for example in the face. Also the "old" feel is largely caused by the vignetting and border, which as far as I could see is not typical of the woodbury style. In the woodbury examples I think the darker edges are usually created by the distribution of light on the background.

Burundian bride
by lei_73

Comment:
Absolutely stunning. Beautiful lady and beautiful image. Great serene atmosphere. I love the soft mid tones and how the skin tones and the background match, while you also kept all the detail in both the black hair and the white dress. I now rated and commented the full challenge and for me this is the winner.