Meow Mix
by idnic

Comment:
OK, thank god for whoever shot this.. Its so nice to see a bit of effort put into a shot to make it a real portrait unlike a lot of the candids we have in this challenge. I like the (projected?) background. The BW conversion is second to none and is what makes this photo for me. The models do a solid job in their roles. I am thinking this could be an idnic shot as she (you?) generally put a bit of effort into your studio shots. if not, take that as a compliment!!

9 and well done from me..

Baby Deer
by sarsonuk

Comment:
Aint fallow deer pretty? This has a very snapshot feel to it and doesnt really strike me as a `portrait`. not very stimulating I am afraid. 4

Go Ahead Pull My Finger
by Quigley

Comment:
Hmmm, ok, its fun, but the lighting is defintely setup for stage work, not photographic work. an interesting tableux but nothing to really get me excited.. 5

After the Piano Recital
by Pug-H

Comment:
very snapshotty feel to this. the direct flash really doesnt do it for me here. very flat and uninspiring.. 4

Delightsome
by william88

Comment:
Wooohoo. OK, I think you have heard this a lot already, but I think I am looking at a top 5 shot here, I am only halfway through voting so I will reserve judgement, but I cannot fault this shot.

It is not candid (its more editorial) so it defintely fits into the portrait catagory - the colours are gorgeous, the yellow in the background really works against the outfits of the dancers. I love a shot with a nice bokeh'd background and this is perfect.

nothing I can add here. Cant wait to see whose it is.

10 and fav'd. well done..

Ready To Rescue
by Gobolts

Comment:
well, it meets the challenge critera but ultimately feels very `snap shotty` which isnt a good thing. The composition is good though. 5

Mud Wenches
by Gatorguy

Comment:
fun shot, nice to see some effort put in here. would of benefitted from slightly sharper focus, and whilst it may of been a candid, it has the feel of a portrait. 7

Clubbers
by MissAunica

Comment:
fun shot, but ultimately a snapshot. no thought for composition, lighting or subject matter - not really challenge material. 3

The Watch
by Zigomar

Comment:
Not really a portrait in the traditional sense of the word and I am being pretty strict in this challenge as I am getting annoyed at group candids and not group portraits.. however, what saves this shot is strong composition and nice lighting. 6

double mint twins are back. double the action
by kaarissaa

Comment:
Horrible yellow tint to this image, this could of been corrected by adjusting the white balance during post processing. The composition is good. but overall its a pretty average shot.. 6