Cobra Charmer
by TOY

Comment:

Originally posted by Beryl: Gross - Before photographing her, you should have taken her to McDonald's and bought her a Big Mac and some Fries.

Okay, I was trying my best to hold my tongue but I have just had it! Arrrgh!!! I personally think that it's totally valid to say "oh, you know, that picture looks kinda creepy and somewhat gross to me; I'd visually prefer a model that weighs more; - that's your opinion as a viewer of the shot. But saying "give the girl some food" is totally different and insulting.

I had a close friend in high school who was very thin and ate everything. I saw a person accuse her of having a disease she didn't have - not ask, caringly, if she had a problem she needed help with, but accuse in a very offensive manner. The person accusing was the one who had a problem.

You know what's really, truly ironic? The people making these stupid comments... well if you take a look at some of their self portraits, they're not the traditional "western society's view of beauty" themselves. What would you think if someone left a comment on your photo that "oh my gosh that's gross you have a problem, you should put a lock on your fridge"?

People's bodies are different and that does not automatically mean there is something wrong.

Tying you a Fly for Fishing...Relax, have fun!!
by WriteHeart

Comment:
I love how the background is nice and non-distracting.

Fallen Bubble
by fencekicker

Comment:
Oh the colors here are just lovely.

Irish Eyes
by fencekicker

Comment:
I agree, this is outstanding.

Alone in the dark
by FairyWings

Comment:
Congrats on your personal best with this lovely image.

Tribute To Little Jack Sadly Missed
by xXxscarletxXx

Comment:
Awwwwwww. Such a great collection of images.

The Eyes I Love
by maxaz1

Comment:
Awesome eyes :-)

Seriously Six
by levyj413

Comment:
Congrats on top 20! And excellent makeshift studio :-D

Downloading Me - version 2.0
by SherwinJames

Comment:
Aw. Was hoping to see this top ten at least. Congrats on a good score though.

At the riverside
by oskar

Comment:
Sometimes we do have taste! Really, there are an awful lot of shots here that are reflections, or lots of lights. You put together really pretty lights, colorful buildings, and a reflection that compliments instead of distracts. This is a great image and you should be proud of it.