Distant Dreams
by elsapo

Comment:
Very nice! I like both this and your winning entry. I think your entry is a better fit for the generic concept of portrait, so I think you picked the right one (obviously)! (But this one is very very good, and stands on it's own!)

You took one of your friend quite a while ago that's still in your portfolio:



You'll have trouble ever "besting" that one. It's absolutely perfect in my book!

BTW - You are very lucky to have such a photogenic (and beautiful) friend and a willing model! And she is lucky to have such a good photographer for a friend!

Message edited by author 2005-09-20 00:54:32.

Dainty Gem
by Sonifo

Comment:
Beautiful with great contrasts of the girl and the background. Congratulations!

228467 Haunted Lighthouse BW LCE.jpg
by viajero

Comment:
Nice effect of contrast!

Canal Street
by coolhar

Comment:
That's a very cool shot! Great job of processing too. Into my favs!

Sail on the steel breeze
by strangeghost

Comment:
Great composition John, and that technique worked perfectly to simulate IR! I'll have to try it!

Lake4
by JPR

Comment:
Fantastic! This is my favorite of the set. You had interesting weather!

Those are the "bubbles" in the background (hmmm--maybe a long drive to get a shot for the bubbles challenge ;). The guy at Jordan pond house told me they used to call them the boobies. ;) They are a nice quick hike as well, next time you are there, if you didn't get to them on your whirlwind tour!

Message edited by author 2005-09-14 09:03:11.

Denim Blues
by SJCarter

Comment:
Excellent shot, I like the composition, the head tilt, and the colors. I especially like the see through sungleass showing your eyes. Perhaps too much neatimage--especially around the forehead. Otherwise, great shot!

Moods
by scalvert

Comment:
Wonderful capture!

Still Waters
by scalvert

Comment:
Very nice! I like the mix of clear still waters and the mist.

Fiery japanese maple branch
by parrothead

Comment:
Congratulations Brian! So close! Really beautiful shot--keep up the good work.