Curls
by mpeters

Comment:
Lovely soft focus on the skin and sharp focus on the eyes. I like the composition, lighting, and DOF, and the beautiful child doesn't hurt either. :)

Afternoon Reflection
by markwiley

Comment:
Nice geometry in this Image. The reflection and composition make this so much more than a portrait..

Peter
by tnun

Comment:
The subject is very dark for a portrait.

girl in blue reading a letter
by mitalapo

Comment:
The color and lighting make this very painterly. I particularly like the light and shadow on the table and chair.

David
by nam

Comment:
Good color, lighting, crop, and focus combine to make this a good standard portrait.

transitional
by bvy

Comment:
I like the lighting and the negative space. I don't think the white triangle in the lower right adds anything to the image, and therefore becomes a distraction. A simple crop of the right side would, IMO, make this even stronger.

First Portrait
by SandyP

Comment:
Oh Sandy! Huge congrats on this beguiling portrait. The pose, detail, and soft color all came together to be a true winner.

Solitary
by epescala

Comment:
Beats me why this lovely image with the majestic sky and the glistening water didn't score much higher. I really like your point of view -- standing in the shallow water -- and the colors are beautiful. I envy you having a solitary beach like that.

The only one
by Neat

Comment:
I agree with the comments about over processing. I find the lower right quadrant difficult to understand -- the depth has been flattened to the point where I can't tell the difference between the wall and something on or below the wall and the beach. The sky is smooth with subtle tones, but the water is contrasty to the point of the highlights being blown out. The sky and water feel like two different photos. I didn't vote on this challenge, but if I had, I would have given this a 4 or 5, because I think it is a well composed image of a good scene that has been spoiled by editing.

watching
by bmartuch

Comment:
Congrats for the bling and nice score on this very restful, zen image.