Reflecting on Anna
by dan_pendleton

Comment:
One of my absolute favs, this is a very interesting concept, executed well. Lighting and composition are wonderful, and the photo just draws the viewer in so that you keep wanting to look at it. Very nice!

Curves and Stripes
by kerrywc

Comment:
This almost looks like a marble "statue"! Quite a lovely shot. At first glance, I thought that I might like a little more contrast, but after looking at it several times, I find that I kind of like the soft, dreamy feel of the shot.

Sun basker
by kiwiness

Comment:
Absolutely love this! Lighting and composition are right on, and the sepia tone works well. She is a gorgeous girl; great job!

Baby Brother
by greenem2

Comment:
I don't usually comment til the end of the week, if I have the time, but had to comment on this right away. This is absolutely one of my favorites this week! Great DOF, the black and white is perfect for it, your composition works so well, and his expression is wonderful! Some peeps will probably "slam" you for the soft focus, but that's what really makes this shot for me. Heck, I'd hang it on MY wall, and I don't even know the handsome young man! Great work! 10

Knitted Texture
by eloise

Comment:
I can barely make out a few pixels that are a TINY bit lighter than the black. Basically this is just a black box, as I see it. Not much impact visually for me!

Timeless Youth
by dodobird

Comment:
I honestly see nothing at all but a black square. Perhaps you meant it that way. Doesn't do a lot for me. Sorry.

When all has been said and done
by jjbeguin

Comment:
A fabulous portrait! This is simply a wonderful shot. So much emotion conveyed in this photo. Composition and lighting are amazing. I bow to your talent!

Seeing visions
by mbardeen

Comment:
Very mysterious feel to this. I like the composition, and the lighting on your subject. There's just enough light to see the main part of the subject, but your eyes keep looking at the "not so well lit" parts to try to discern more.

Siamese II
by rj324

Comment:
This is just beautiful! Lighting and composition seem to work wonderfully. This is one of my favorites this challenge.

My Lady
by Firstrich1

Comment:
I love this shot. Don't know about black on black, but definitely low-key. Just enough contrast to get a feel for her face, but dark enough to still be kind of soft, moody, and mysterious. Definitely a lovely shot.