Grrr.... Why couldn't I come up with a good idea for this challenge?!
by hernan43

Comment:
LOL!!!! I think we all struggled with this! But, you came up with a shot that tells a story! :)

Self Imagining
by LindaLee

Comment:
Really interesting shot. The blow-out contrast is what makes it interesting but, I'm wondering how it is being taken by some of the "purists" who prefer less overexposure??? I'm going to watch this one post challenge to see how it does because it's really different. :)

The Great Outdoors
by Shermy

Comment:
I don't really consider this a "portrait shot" but, it's very well executed! Must have taken quite a bit to get the focus right in the lighting condidtions.

Lucky Man
by Pug-H

Comment:
Cute pose! I like the "bashful" look to it. :)

I Am I Said
by alfresco

Comment:
Ahhhh...an Arial Portrait! Interesting but, not sure that I'd really call this a portrait in the truest sense of the term. Great job though. Fun! :)

Viridian
by Senay

Comment:
Very bold and dynamic a shot with the colours and hard focus :)

Alice Through The Looking-Glass
by digifotojo

Comment:
ROFL....MOST things in here have been "beaten to death"! How many liquid drips, bees, smoke patterns, broken lightbulbs, fireworks, birds, flowers, zoo shots and too many other things to list have we all seen over and over again?! LOL

This is a beautiful shot that is very different than the standard "flower shots"...especially, with bees on them (LOL).

Frankly, I think that the out of focus petal, across the bottom front welcomes the viewer's eye to the central focus of the shot....the beautiful, glowing interior of the flower! :)

And, sorry, but the comment about "jagged edges detracting from the picture???? What jaggedness and what would it "detract" from????? (wish there was a puzzled face symbol LOL)

Lovely, work! I like it! Thumbs up from me! :) Wish I had have voted in this challenge but, alas, I wasn't in here during this challenge due to being busy with work.

Curved Motion
by tehben

Comment:
Not exactly what I'd consider a "portrait" but, great shot! :)

Eye Of The Beholder
by mefnj

Comment:
Mesmerizing! Love it!!!

How NOT to wear a white tie
by timfythetoo

Comment:
ROFL!!!!!!!!! I love the look on your face! It's PRICELESS...not to mention it's very well done!!!! Congrats on such a shot!