Hana Lily
by Balko

Comment:
Very well composed using the lily pad in the background to make the flower stand out. very sharp and bright, best flower shot in the challenge

di-shev-eled
by goodnews

Comment:
Love the make up, pose, and expression! The lighting and crop are fantastic too. Such a nice feel to this shot, going to bump you to a 10

The Pinnacle
by MAK

Comment:
as before this is fantastic, very nice B&W conversion as well.

The Sunshine Boy
by gsal

Comment:
fantastic lighting on the boy and that lovely warm background really make this stand out. I lovely portrait - 9

Cloud number nine
by hanneke

Comment:
brilliant! very nicely done, love the composition - 9

Simply Bianca
by librodo

Comment:
lovely portrait, such nice colours and composition - 10

Fantasia
by trnqlty

Comment:
I think this is my favourite in the challenge, stunning photograph

Untitled
by Judi

Comment:
I can't really add anymore then the others, this is stunning. Such great editing as well, really adds to the image and yet isn't obviously edited. Great work

Devotion
by patio127

Comment:
Hi, I didn't vote on this challenge but if I had I would have given this a 4 I think. The main issue with it IMO is the crop and composition. It feels really tight and uncomfortable around the bottom right where I would like more room from the nose to breath. The lighting is very harsh (I would guess on camera flash) and that kills the mood in what could have been a much softer shot with some nice bounced flash or natural light. It does have a snapshot feel to it rather then a portrait again IMO. Your squirrel and bird shots are MUCH better in terms of composition and general "feel". Hope that helps :0)

biometry (still no "Numbers" though)
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Very nice image indeed, my only 10 in the challenge so I hope to see this on the front page soon!! amazing clarity in the eye.