Lifeguard
by meyers

Comment:
Rob, I think this composition is really strong and your focus is dead on. Her pose is sexy but also strong, and the background is nicely blurred. Frankly, I'm surprised at the score.

I think the lighting hurt you, esp. the blown areas along her back. Were they blown in the original?

Have you learned how to adjust light using soft light layers? Check out Idnic's tutorial and give this another shot. I think you could darken the background and lighten her face and really improve things.

Watery Perspectives
by meyers

Comment:
As other TSers have said, I like the abstract quality. I also really like the colors. Have you tried blurring it more to see whether you like it?

Message edited by author 2007-06-19 00:37:07.

Feel Like a Kid Again
by Melethia

Comment:
Yahoo! Congrats, Deb! Top 10, second-highest placement and percentile ever! :)

Still Silent
by MaryO

Comment:
Very touching scene, and nice title to go with it. The snow is an excellent touch, too.

Because They Believe
by TCGuru

Comment:
Damn straight! Nice pic, nice tribute.

Sibling Rivalry
by TCGuru

Comment:
FANTASTIC. *note to self: add Johnna to mental list of people who like shooting their families*. Isn't it wonderful to be able to create such nice memories?

Sibling Rivalry Sharpened a hair :)
by TCGuru

Comment:
Oh yes, the extra sharpening is terrific! Of course, you started with a great shot.

Try this sometime: for your last sharpening pass, select only the eyes and lips of your subject.

Mile Long
by nixter

Comment:
Amazing sky and overall composition. My daughter saw just the sky and though it looked like looking down at Earth from space.

Like Father, Like Son
by timfythetoo

Comment:
FANTASTIC. You and I share that love of capturing our family, and this is just wonderful. And the story adds even more depth to it.

Please, don't ask
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Well, I think it's a great shot and evokes the challenge wonderfully!