Tulip
by NikonJeb

Comment:
This is lovely, but looks very sharp for a soft focus challenge.

Reaching the Fountain of Youth
by anwarrana

Comment:
Sorry, the focus on this appears to me to be tack sharp. I like the image though, especially the composition and light.

Care
by narcisa

Comment:
It would be good to have the model clean the fingernails before a shoot involving a closeup of a hand. Details like that can make a huge difference in the quality and appeal of the image. The kitten is adorable and the soft focus is nice. Perhaps if you did a close crop on the kitten, removing the hand all together, this would be better.

Though Lovers be lost, Love shall not; And Death shall have no dominion
by CNovack

Comment:
I have really enjoyed reading the notes on this BRILLIANT photograph. It is truly a masterpiece. All the careful work you did really paid off. I think many of the details, such as the rings surrounding the names were lost on the quick voters.

As for the comparison to Konador's original, I think you took a good idea and really ran with it. Besides giving meaning to the heart shadow, you have made many other significant improvements. I like the softer contrast for illustrating love, I think the softer, heart-shaped general lighting is better, and of course the printed pages give a purpose to the whole image.

I hope you have found other audiences for this. You have inspired me to put more effort into my work. Thank you.

edited for typo.

Message edited by author 2008-05-14 22:50:34.

Piercing Radiance
by romil

Comment:
So sorry about the disqualification. That really hurts. Don't be too upset. You still have a gorgeous photo, and many more ribbons will follow, if you keep at it.

Morning Glory
by Hipychik

Comment:
Look at this. You got a ribbon. I'm so glad.

Piercing Radiance
by romil

Comment:
Congratulations on your ribbon. Very inspirational image. I look forward to seeing many more of your pictures.

Concerto
by Wildcard

Comment:
This is spectacular, Bobbie. I am speechless, except to say congratulations.

Spaceship Staircase in progress
by raish

Comment:
That's interesting. I wish I could understand the construction.

Morning Glory
by Hipychik

Comment:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!