Blonde Fun
by jblaylockrayner

Comment:
Interesting location for a foto shooting. Nice composition.

My Mum
by dd1989

Comment:
An impressive portrait.

Sky High
by Ristyz

Comment:
Very dynamic and the perfect moment.

Cellar Door
by wyverndragon

Comment:
Admittedly I didn't vote this too high during the challenge.

Now reading your description I think the main problem with the picture is that it's underexposed. I think if you lit the flag more relative to the outside speedlight, it would give a more dramatic effect, and also the vignetting you mention would be more visible if the overall exposure would be better. If the speedlights were at their max already, you could have increased the ISO a bit - grain wouldn't be a problem in this shot.

Just some ideas - and don't get discouraged by the fact that your first submission didn't do so well.

why the long face?
by skewsme

Comment:
Extra points for this one - this funny picture really made me chuckle.

Goodmorning Sweet Boy
by cheegirl

Comment:
Definitely worth an extra point for the length you went to set up this shot!

Emergency Room in Hospital Iquitos
by Yomi

Comment:
Thanks for sharing your photos and comments on what you encountered in Peru.

Doorways Are Sacred to Women, for We Are The Doorways of Life
by fotofan

Comment:
I like the contrasting colors and the overall composition.

Rockin' Box Office
by klkitchens

Comment:
Great idea to use the negative - it looks so cool like that!

Entrance to Her Empty Room
by geinafets

Comment:
I like the simplicity of the composition.