Asleep At Last
by soniecat

Comment:
Honey, I've been there...I know EXACTLY how extraordinary that is!!!! ;o) LOL
Cute shot; meets the challenge well.

Touched by the Evening Light
by librodo

Comment:
This is simply stunning...I am in awe. What beatiful tones and lighting. I'd give it an 11 if I could. :o)

Hostage
by Beagleboy

Comment:
What an unusual portraiture. Very effective use of lighting for the pose. Certainly draws an emotive response. :o)

Ponderous
by dagills22191

Comment:
What a sad expression...makes you want to hug or console. Effective use of lighting. I would have preferred the swatch of hair to be pulled back, but that's just me. Good effort. :o)

Lady in red
by asij

Comment:
This is really cute...I'd like a tighter crop in to see more of her and less umbrella, but that's just me. Love the bright colors. :o)

Dreamer
by Nazgul

Comment:
Background works well for this pose; compliments her eyes very well. Good pose, effective use of lighting. Well done. :o)

The Journalist
by Imagineer

Comment:
Very interesting portraiture...not the run of the mill. Effective pose and composition. Lighting is a tad hot; perhaps that was intentional for the high-key effect. I would prefer a bit less harsh, but that's just me. Good effort. :o)

Mr. Matt
by postoakinversion

Comment:
Effective use of lighting; good effort. :o)

Funny Girl (my first portrait attempt)
by Bassie

Comment:
This is adorable. You know she will probably want to crawl under the nearest rock when you show this to her prom date, right? Great portrait. The look on her face is priceless. I would prefer a more right-handed presentation...crop off to the right and leave negative space on the left in the direction to where she looks. Good effort! :o)

Shy Marija
by flip89

Comment:
Nice soft lighting...but the focus or gaussian blur is a tad too soft for my taste. The portrait itself is nice, with pleasing tones and nice composition. :o)