Sugar and Spice
by Wildcard

Comment:
I really don't have too much to say about this one other than it's a good rendition of a soft and pretty woman that's just all 'round nice.

It's a little hot around the highlights, but not offensively so and it rather induces a sunny feel to the shot.

Lovely smile......you definitely captured a good feeling with this.

sweet dreams
by silverfoxx

Comment:
Wow! You weren't kidding when you said you'd taken a departure from the norm. Can I deduct points for your not following your own successful system?....8>)

It's darkly funny, and it makes me chuckle nervously. This whole image and what it evokes is kind of Stephen King-esque......that's a good thing, I think he's really talented.

I like the minimal focus area.....it's so subtle I almost missed it and it relly adds to the mystery of the shot. This is a really different, edgy, evocative shot, Svetlana.....I like it.

Child of Mischief
by Kelli

Comment:
VERY nice! I love the way you have captured the way his face just lights up with his smile! Great detail, crystal clear pic......good negative space behind and the light is really good. I like the dark color of the sweatshirt and the detail so crisp that the pattern of the material breaks up the smooth surfaces elsewhere. Nicely done!

Waiting
by Truegsht

Comment:
First.....what strikes me in the negative. I'm pretty sure it's a hangup of mine, but with people, I hate face/head cropping, that's just subjective. Another thing, one that I do, is have a tendency to have blown out highlights......it's ever so slight in this.

What I do like.....this is a powerful, gripping emotive expression on this youngster's face making me wonder what the trouble or disenchantment may be. A very good capture and the detail is terrific.

I like the soulful look in the eyes.

EDIT: I keep looking at these after I comment and I see more. I particularly like the negative space behind the child.

Message edited by author 2007-01-17 15:36:40.

Sunbather
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Great composition IMHO.....the title says sunbather, I like the harsh light and the very distinct shadow. The model is more than pleasing enough to the eye to withstand the stark light and with the subject off center just a tad, it just plain works for me! As to the sunglasses, who'd be out in that sun without 'em?

EDIT TO ADD: I am surprised at how much definition there is on the off side of her face where I would expect it to be too dark. I also like the crisp detail.....the clarity of the left earring is a nice detail.

Message edited by author 2007-01-17 14:10:27.

A Shadow of His Former Self
by raish

Comment:
From a personal preference position, I don't care for the motion blur or the cropping/missed portion of the head. The cat definitely adds to the composition, I like the sparkle in the eyes.....it's a pleasing all 'round composition.....good light and shadows.

My Pumps.. er... um.. Humps
by skewsme

Comment:
I have no idea what the song title tie-in is......I don't have the list. I just really like this picture on multiple different levels.

This Year: Patch, Paint & Float the Boat...
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Congrats on another fine entry!

wOrKinG CLaSS hErO . . . . . . please tell me where to start
by LOWLANDS

Comment:
I voted where I should have, thank goodness, gave it a 7, and lucked out with the votes.

I *still* think this is a better shot than mine!

Message edited by author 2007-01-15 01:29:59.

Quit Smokin'
by h2

Comment:
Congrats! I really thought you'd beat me! Your track record sure indicates it.