don't think too hard, Tyler
by filmer81

Comment:
I really like the lighting/contrast and tones of this image, along with the pose. The only detraction for me is the Pepsi box and can in the background, which keep pulling my eye away from the subject.

Behind the dirty lens
by dimitrii

Comment:
Gritty.

Behold
by Cutter

Comment:
Processing and treatment make this almost surreal. Love the eyes, and the facial expression plus makeup really suit the processing.

Helen
by Matthew

Comment:
Nicely composed and captured. I like how the cotton blossoms (?) mimic the subject's eyes. The b&w treatment could be stronger, it's a bit too green tinted for my liking and lacks the dynamic range I think this image could offer, but well done nonetheless.

Window
by sumskater41

Comment:
I like the grainy, high contrast feel. Combined with the buildings and clothes, this has the look of something from the 60s or 70s ... and the expression fits the mood of those times.

Portrait of a baby bird
by gunjanpandey

Comment:
Wow. Fantastic light and treatment. Wasn't sure what I was looking until reading the title and inpsecting the image further. Not sure about how strongly this applies to a more literal definition of portraiture ... but a solid image nonetheless.

Teen Attitude
by Tlemetry

Comment:
The expression captured here really conveys a sense of angst and attitude, and it's nicely processed (love the side light). Only thing that keeps it from being stronger, IMO, is the amount of negative space to the right; cropping 2/3 of that would eliminate a mostly centered comp and strenghthen the facial expression/features.

eight
by bucket

Comment:
I really like the composition and b&w treatment, as well as the smooth skin tones. Unfortunately, even on an overly bright monitor such as my POS Dell laptop screen, it's just a tad too dark. The shadows on the right work with the composition, though could show a bit more detail, but it's the child's right eye that kills it ... not enough depth or detail unfortunately. Otherwise, well done.

Sleeping Beauty
by sallyjo1

Comment:
Based on the title we can assume this lovely little girl is sleeping, but because of the orientation it appears (without help from the title) she's sitting up reading, particularly given the position of her arms. As such, it detracts from the photo as you'd expect from this "pose" for her eyes -- open wide -- to be the focal point.

Orange you thirsty?
by stare_at_the_sun

Comment:
Interesting imagery.