Mom's Embrace
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Lovely!

You make me shine
by mflakke

Comment:
Now this is what I consider "out of the box" and yet 100% right on target. I "get it". And I get it without the title. But the title just makes me smile. Nicely done!

Cold Weather, Warm Family
by Pelle

Comment:
Beautiful image. Very emotive. Sends the message of intimacy through loud and clear. Love it!

Just the three of us
by kevip6

Comment:
Good lighting. I like the hand placements, the negative space, the B&W toning. Well done.

Connection
by roba

Comment:
Lovely. The bare skin, the girl's arms wrapped around her man, the look in her eyes, all of these show an intimate connection. His expression, looking down, works well as it connotes a certain expectation.

Lovely colors. The light is a little hot on the girl's forearm, but forgivable. Well done.

Coming back for a 2nd look. This is my favorite for the challenge. Bumping to a 10.

When evening comes
by Rino63

Comment:
I dunno... to me, the "grundge look" just doesn't work on what should be the softness of feminine features. I mean ... seeing her hand so dark reminds me more of mechanic's hands (the kind that are so greasy they can never truly come clean). I would much rather see her pores softened and skin lightened.

My Little White Secret
by jellyoooo

Comment:
A lovely image, to be sure ... I mean, I love the lighting, and the girl and her pose are perfect. But the image doesn't seem to imply intimacy (closeness between two people) nor does the title.

Expectations
by jschro

Comment:
The image doesn't really imply intimacy to me. But your title at least hints that intimacy may soon be coming. I *do* like the lighting, the colors and composition.

Secrets
by imagesbytlp

Comment:
Lovely B&W toning. I love the look in the girl's eye as she is obviously telling a secret. And the smile on the other girl's face implies that she is hanging on every word. I like this image. Well done.

knowing herself
by kmtregoe

Comment:
Intimacy is generally a closeness between two people... for me, this image doesn't imply she is close to anyone, and the title tends to confirm that.