The Shared Umbrella
by Melethia

Comment:
Stunning capture and very interesting and unique image. I really like how the umbrella fits in nicely with the background gazebo and tent. I also like the contrast between the solid toned subjects and the nearly pointillistic background and foreground from the downpour. Congratulations on your ribbon. Well deserved.

Placid
by lovethelight

Comment:
Fantastic image! Really love the color contrasts of the sky and the image is so well balanced too. Congrats on your ribbon.

Contemplation
by dwterry

Comment:
Beautiful portrait and the colors are superb. I also like how her face is the brightest. I do however think that placement of the hands could be better as her left hand blocks a good part of her lips and seems a bit awkward, and the right shows the back of her hand. Still, an exceptional image. Congratulations on your first ribbon!

Thought Process
by Weefan

Comment:
A very hearty congratulations, Weefan. I'm very happy to see this on the front page. This is just awesome! Looking forward to seeing more from you in the future.

Shadow Romance
by librodo

Comment:
Composition is impeccable and I like how her headdress fills the right side of the frame. However, the image lacks punch. I think you could have brightened her eyes, espcially her right eye, her earring, and the sequence. This may have also required brigher, and more broad lighting.

Time for Father and Son
by karmat

Comment:
Hightlights on the water are too distracting and can usually be eliminated by using a polarizer filter. Contrast is too high in this image.

reminisce
by arsenal

Comment:
Distance to subject, angle of view, and lighting are effective in conveying a sense of thinking about the past. Out of focus areas also contribute, but need some work in their implementation, imo, as they look too spotty. What the heck is that electrical cord doing dang smack in the middle of your picture???!!! Ruins the affect for me.

Brandy
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
Too much dragon and along with the wide angle, distorts to become a caricature. Does your model think this is flattering? Maybe I'm wrong.

Candid Beach Portrait
by BeckyT

Comment:
Watch the "lone ranger mask" shadows under eyes and nose.

Tractor
by izadoodle

Comment:
I like the vintage toning but wish the lettering weren't in focus as it detracts from the otherwise dreamy affect.