Pink Lady
by jonpink

Comment:
Nice to see such an unusual viewpoint and I love your use of the boa to provide texture in the rest of the frame. My only suggestion would be to choose a colour other than pink which does nothing complimentary for her skin tones. And is that sunburn on her forehead or a lighting issue or oversaturation of the colours or something else? One of the best entries for me in this challenge though.

J.A., Contractor
by jjbeguin

Comment:
I really like your composition here. The hand in the front with the angled face further back - it's unusual and quirky and works very well. I also like the low-key nature of this image, black on black on black. It's a beautiful portrait of the individual and a great image.

Little Princess
by Sonifo

Comment:
What a lovely smile - you've captured a beautiful expression there - she looks wise and happy beyond her years. A lovely use of the boa to soften the surroundings and provide contrast to the harder colour/ lines of the hat. Lighting seems a touch harsh on her cheek but otherwise this is lovely.

Contemplating parallel lines
by lwkimages

Comment:
I usually like clean white or black backgrounds but something about the white background here doesn't feel quite right. Though it's clearly posed I like the way this shows contemplation by using a non-formal pose.

So Alone
by sjonni

Comment:
Nice composition, light too harsh for my tastes.

Attitude is Everything
by justine

Comment:
That hat provides a great frame as well as a wonderful sweeping S curve. The expression is nicely captured and clear for anyone to read... a look that conveys a warning... Black and white works well.

Amature Huckster
by flip89

Comment:
Nice choice to use limited lighting... a portrait that really conveys the photographer's tendency to stay in the shadows rather than in front of the camera.

A Tough Life
by heida

Comment:
I like this portrait. The toning works well with the content though it's a touch too pink for my preference. The textured background really supports his weary expression. Although a commonly expressed "rule" of portraiture is to achieve eye contact I think this image works superbly without it. I like the detail added by the pattern of his shirt.

It`s raining
by Geo_Griffin

Comment:
Nice capture of a sweet moment. Lighting just a touch harsh on her nose and cheek. Detail is great - in her hair, cardigan and skin.

Brandon
by nsoroma79

Comment:
Nice pose and composition. Personally not keen on the harsh lighting nor the selective desaturation.