Toil
by jerrft

Comment:
Indeed, an interesting shot. The lighting is what really makes this photo work for me. I love the way the subject "fades" in and out of the dark areas, kind of making your mind fill in the blank areas. The composition is very nice, and the texture of your subject adds a wonderful dimension to the shot.

Shades
by marco

Comment:
I like the concept, but everything is just a bit too fuzzy for my taste. I would like to be able to discern a little more of what I am looking at. Love the shades of black/grey, and interesting composition.

The Key To Life
by Tarbini

Comment:
This is the first photo that I got on the vote page, and I really like it! Composition works pretty well for me, though maybe just a bit too much neg spc on the left side - but it doesn't bother me that much; lighting is nice-gives it kind of a mysterious feel. I love your choice of subject.

The Castle
by inspzil

Comment:
I love the duotoning and the infrared, as well as the overall feel of the shot. I would like to have seen much more of the castle; and must admit that I find the power lines to be very distracting.
Addendum: What a shame that such potentially wonderful architecture is hidden like that! They should make it more accessible for photographers! LOL!

quiet
by eikidigi

Comment:
Oh my goodness - I want just the tiniest bit more light on the subject. This shot really grabbed me right away! There just seems to be so much emotion in that beautiful little face. But I want just a tiny bit more light!! Have to admit that the soft, moody feel of it works so well, and it is quite a lovely shot anyway.

I'm Ready For My Close Up
by CreativeFlyPhoto

Comment:
Whoa! I feel like I could reach right out and feel the texture of this guy's ...well, whatever it is - skin, hide, horns, whatever! The lighting and composition on this are great. You've really managed to capture the "feel" of this creature so well. Very cool.

In Her Room
by progersct

Comment:
The duotoning is very nice, and I really like the "lightness" of the shot. I would really liked to have seen her making eye contact with the camera/you. Nevertheless, a nice informal portrait.

Water Sculpture
by wayne9232

Comment:
Wonderful interplay of lights and darks. I find myself wondering what this would have looked like using different color "tones". I am not entirely crazy about the wide black border - I feel that it unbalances the shot somewhat.

Oldtimer
by kiwiness

Comment:
Had to chuckle at this shot when I first saw it- it reminds me so much of my boss! What a marvelous portrait though. The lighting and composition are just wonderful, as is the DOF. Definitely one of my favorite shots, and after looking at it several times, I am "upgrading" my vote to 10. Lovely work.

Black & Copper Baroque
by amonteforte

Comment:
I find this shot oddly interesting. I wasn't sure, at first, if I liked it, and have had to come back several times to give it another look. The composition is quite visually appealing, and your concept is quite unique (at least to me). The one little thing that really makes this shot for me is the spikes of hair hanging across her face. Don't know why, I guess it is just something a little unexpected and it adds some "kick" to the shot.