Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
by WalkingFish

Comment:
Formidable landscape. Great vision!

The Pipe
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
Oh hey, just saw this masterpiece now, congrats for the Posthumous Blue!

Degrees of Separation
by raish

Comment:
Pure genius. Congrats for the ribbonessity!

Clarissa's Wrists
by JimiRose

Comment:
I connected with the shot because of personal experience. So for me, the concept of 'happy, pretty young girl with ugly injury/disability = not quite right' came through loud and clear, and I voted highly.

One thing that did occur to me however, was the method of b&w conversion. Her complexion looks too waxy and lip definition is almost non-existent (which is an important consideration because her smile plays a big role here). Using the red filter (and max white) when converting to b&w will typically cause this to happen.

The low score could just be a simple matter of folk not liking the edit. These days, with people complaining about comments and angry pm's, not many will risk telling you they don't like your artistic choices...

Message edited by author 2009-04-29 19:01:00.

Through the trees
by keriboi

Comment:
Congratulations on your first ribbon and new personal best! Outstanding image.

Skimming
by Melethia

Comment:
I'm always late to the dang party! Great choice Deb. The light bouncing up under the wing, adding a subtle glow, is what tips the scales for me. Beautiful and most definitely poetic.

From Sweet Grace Fallen
by digim

Comment:
Oh dear... see, this is what happens to little girls who wish dearly for a Ballerina Barbie, but instead, end up with a Sailor Scout... She'll never forgive you for this, and quite rightly too.

Love the soft colours, focus, angle of view and naturally, the devilish expression on your young model ;) Well done capturing this moment!

by Mephisto

Comment:
Great stuff. Everyone moving except lady in pink. I'm amazed at the skilful way you've made it all look like a natural, single exposure. You should absolutely continue with the project.

Colorful containers
by Melethia

Comment:
So, if it's directions to the public toilets and Arabic is written right to left, then which arrow do you follow? ;)

Smiling vendor
by Melethia

Comment:
Wonderful to see all the great big relaxed smiles. What's your secret to coaxing these expressions?