America's Homeless Rate Climbs to New Highs
by JBosie

Comment:
I'm so pleased that this ribboned!!!! Congratulations!!!! :o)

Refinery Disaster
by sahko

Comment:
Congratulations on your ribbon!!!! :o)

Jumping for Victory
by sjonni

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I knew this would win! Congratulations!!!!! ;o)

Low-Key Rembrant Light
by JoelHSmith

Comment:
This reminds me of a school picture...a well-done school picture, mind you...lighting and pose are great, background is as well. None of my school pictures were ever in focus this well. :o)

My Brother Dave
by bobdaveant

Comment:
This is a good portrait. Lighting is effective, background is neutral and not distracting. Focus is good. I do have a bit of a problem with the "busy" nature of the shirt...not that I don't love hawaiian shirts, mind you, but it is a bit busy...especially with the slip of undershirt at the neck. Maybe no undershirt, or outer shirt open with a more complimentary undershirt color? I don't know, I'm not a fashion guru. It's still a good portrait and is one of my top ten picks.

Veronique
by sahko

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This is great...love the attitude and the pose. The leggy look given by the legs in the foreground works well with her posture and pose. Great lighting; love the furniture. Wonderful! :o)

Bride
by grigrigirl

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How stunning! This bride is simply beautiful; lighting and softness are perfect. I do have one tiny nitpick...the gown appears to not fit very well, making her a bit "boxy" in appearance in the torso...like the gown is too big. Still, a beautiful portrait. :o)

Blond light
by Louison

Comment:
Simply beautiful. I love the yellows. Composition is wonderful. Soft focus is perfect for this portrait. :o)

Sheridan
by gajmaj

Comment:
Love the high-key effect...it's really well done! Her eye color is stunning as well. Adorable portrait! :o)

Alicia
by jodiecoston

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This is one of my favorites. I could see this in a fashion magazine or cosmetic ad. Wonderful pose, great expression, lighting and all the technical aspects are well done and the composition is superb. She looks a bit like Liv Tyler. Beautiful! :o)