Beavertail Lighthouse (Take Two)
by djtj1980

Comment:
Absolutely lovely! I would like to see the light standing out just a bit more, but that is nitpicky. This is beautiful.

One Small Step ...
by tate

Comment:
Everything about this shot works so well for me....the b/w, the dof, the lighting and catching that foot at just the right moment. Going into my favorites.

Mother, Daughter, Wife, Nurse, Teacher, Photographer............Me
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment:
Not crazy about the shadow and the background, but the clarity, pose and crop of the face I like alot. Lighting is okay, in my opinion - not great, but adequate. I also like the title!

Deep Thought
by jerowe

Comment:
This is very good. I agree with Jutilda that the colors work together well. His eyes are clear and become the focus of the shot, which is what I like best about most portraits. Very nice!

The Key
by xtine

Comment:
This has a subdued appeal to it, I think. However, since it is advanced editing, I would have softened the light glare that is on the tip of the nose, as it is distracting in the otherwise low light.

no Sens crying over spilt ice milk
by clictacamera

Comment:
I like this alot...except the foot/leg sneaking in on the right is distracting.

M
by Louis

Comment:
Everything works together really well in this shot - the lighting, attire, gaze and background together give an almost sinister (for lack of a better word) effect. The lighting and focus on the front eye really force the viewer to connect with the subject. Excellent!

Bad hair day
by Arti-Elvi

Comment:
Maybe you were going for a particular type of look, but to me this is just an odd self-portrait. The editing makes it a bit surreal and the pose and angle give an unnatural look. With the elbows cut off, it almost gives a look of having four arms lol. The lighting, however, is good. I just don't find the overall look very appealing.

Enlightment
by TUBORG

Comment:
This is one of my favorites so far. The slight bit of yellow at the bottom helps add just a bit of brightness. The lighting and pose are both excellent. I wish the wrist watch was taken off, however. The background wall gives good texture and depth to the shot. Well done!

Barn Window
by swallace

Comment:
I really like the looks of this one. To nitpick, the tone is a bit too saturated for my tastes, and the eyes seem just a bit softer in focus than I would like. The composition and lighting are great.