Andy
by MichaelC

Comment:
I like the mystery of the shadows and find myself trying to put the letters together. The lighting works quite nicely here. Well focused with good detail in the face. Overall, well done! Good luck in the challenge.

Smile
by dleach

Comment:
Good catch here, with a wonderful expression captured. Well balanced tonal range and sharp where it's needed. Nicely done. Good luck in the challenge.

Lean on Me
by chelsearocks

Comment:
I'm not a large fan of pets in a portrait challenge, although technically there isn't anything that says you can't. :D This is a happy photo with a cute composition. I wish the whites were stronger to complete the B/W tonal scale. JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

81
by Pedro

Comment:
Fun, inviting image here. Sharp and well detailed with an impression of high contrast with that shirt. Hurts my eyes! :D Overall, nicely done. Good luck in the challenge.

Helen
by Matthew

Comment:
Now this is a unique prop. Haven't seen cotton bolls used before. Interesting. Nice glow and softness (yet sharp) to her face. Good luck in the challenge.

She lights up the room when she enters.
by Jewelly

Comment:
Hi Julie. I can't believe I'm seeing this image here in this challenge after you'd posted it and garnered substantial feedback on how to improve it, etc...

Generally, that's considered poor etiquette for challenge entries. Blows the whole anonymity thing and all - plus with all the feedback you've, in essence, collaborated on the creation of this (which is also a no-no, this one's in the rules).

I understand you're pretty new to this. Perhaps I'm only one of a few that've noticed this and will remember it from the forum. :)

Good luck!

Secret
by esdarby

Comment:
Beautiful eyes. The lips don't seem quite right for the expression, but otherwise nicely done (exposure, lighting, focus, etc...). Good luck in the challenge.

Cute
by Djabordjabor

Comment:
I hate to see what you call 'cuddly' if this is 'cute'! :D Certainly different. Good luck.

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment:
Strong character coming from this portrait. Good capture in that sense. It's too bad you didn't make this B/W as the challenge called for. :( Good luck.

Teen Attitude
by Tlemetry

Comment:
I wish there was just a little more light on the near side of his face, especially the eye. Good luck in the challenge.