Hope is a thing with feathers...
by jmlelii

Comment:
Wonderful textures and muted tones, also nice use of DOF. Well done.

Those lazy days of summer......
by nordic

Comment:
Love the DOF and especially love the sepia treatment. Very beautiful composition!

Not sure
by Homunculus

Comment:
Not sure what it is exactly that I like about this, but it has a cool abstract feel to it and the tones are great. Nice use of shadow and light. 7

Connection
by moodville

Comment:
My most favorite of the challenge. I don't think it can get much better than this. :) The composition is excellent, as well as the b&w treatment. But most of all the emotion that this photo projects is just awesome! 9

Wondering...
by bruski

Comment:
Wonderful catchlights in the eyes and nicely composed. A very sweet portrait.

Janet
by redmoon

Comment:
Very pretty. I like your choice of backgrounds, it really brings out her eyes and compliments her features well. Lighting and composition are also quite nice.

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment:
The lighting seems pretty good as does the models pose and expression, but the focus seems a little soft. Which can be a nice effect, but I feel the eyes should always be sharp and in focus. Might also be cropped a little close to the top of the head, just a matter of taste though. Overall, it could be a pretty nice portrait.

Tamara
by Philos

Comment:
What a pretty model. I'm not sure if I like the crop of this though. It looks like you were trying to concentrate on the eyes, which is nice, but I'm not sure I like the top of head and bottom of chin cut off.

The Invisible Man
by GeneralE

Comment:
It's a very interesting effect, but overall it's a little too dark for my taste and it's really hard to make out what it is.

Anna
by heida

Comment:
I really like the lighting and the muted tones of this shot. But the eyes really do it for me with this shot. Very nicely done.