Journeys
by zapgrafx

Comment:
This was your first challenge entry? You should hold your head high my dear! LOL Although IMHO the backlighting is a bit overpowering, the composition is pretty good and I like the (albeit slightly washed out) tones. The boots certainly convey a feeling of being well worn - a full life, so to speak. And anytime you convey a feeling or emotion in a photograph (at least IMHO), then your shot is a success. Nice work.

Suzan's Black Eye
by eugene

Comment:
This has wonderfully deep, rich color tones and I think the centered composition works well too. What hurt your score IMHO is the DOF - it was too shallow - it didn't allow for enough detail on the petals of the black-eyed susan. If more of the flower had been in focus, I think you would have scored a full point higher. It's still a really nice shot, but I think it could have been a whole lot more.

Time for Me
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
I think the lighting here is actually pretty good. The pose is so reminiscent of Helen Hunt in the movie "As Good As It Gets," where Greg Kinnear is frantically sketching her beautiful lines. I'd have to say that you captured a great deal of innocence here too. The lines are not "mature" shall we say, yet they are still uniquely feminine and very artistically presented. Very nice job.

Poisoned Apple for My Little Pretty?
by annasense

Comment:
WOW! What a GREAT shot! I love it! I clicked your name to PM you about a logo and saw this image on your Profile page. VERY nice. :-)

Waiting for the rain
by heida

Comment:
I love the way her hair is blowing in the wind. Such a nice subtle touch that adds a ton to the image's composition and her placement. I am (like so many others here) completely in awe of your talent and skill. Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful shots with us!

Destination: Peace through Enlightenment
by Marc923

Comment:
Beautiful take on this challenge. I really appreciate the minimalist approach and underlying meaning. Very good job.

Far Out
by bclements

Comment:
Ya know, if the horizon had been straight, I would have given this a 10 in a heartbeat. But, there's something about this particular angle that doesn't speak to me as an artistic choice. I could certainly be wrong - wouldn't be the first time by any means! This is such a dynamically beautiful shot, that it doesn't need any "gimmicks" to make it better. The tilted horizon is a big distraction, but the shot is so good that it's tough to take many points away. 8

Vacation Mode
by Mick

Comment:
What a flattering portrait! I love the lighting and presentation. It not only has a lot of character, it has a lot of technical photographic merit as well. Great job!

Persistence Of Vision
by ralph

Comment:
Congrats - Great shot!

Staircase
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
Fantastic shot - on both counts! Really outstanding job.