First Moments Alone
by lahulfman

Comment:
This really conveys the feeling of privacy. I felt that immediately, before seeing the title. Beautiful light.

Northumberland
by barbaraanne

Comment:
I'd like this better if the horizon were straight.

Look Who's Smiling Now!
by sniper

Comment:
The happy-face is amazing. It's probably meant to look like a big scary mouth. Nice composition and lighting.

Beautiful Pout
by jmoore

Comment:
Adorable picture. The hat really gives it that extra punch.

Jack
by TJ

Comment:
So cute. I love the DOF with the eye so sharp and the soft focus on the nose. So often the nose is so sharp that it becomes the focal point instead of the eyes.

Downward Spiral
by giega

Comment:
Wonderful pattern and nice highlights.

study of a young woman
by silverfoxx

Comment:
Absolutely marvelous! I just love these 'old master painting' style photos, and yours are the best. 10

She'll Be Grown Before You Know It
by Photologist

Comment:
Vignetting can help pull the viewer into the image, but if too obvious, it can also become a distraction. You might try burning the edges and/or corners with a very large and very soft brush at between 10% - 17% opacity. That will be subtle enough that the viewer shouldn't notice it, yet effective enough to "contain" the image.

Having said that, I should also tell you that I like this shot a lot -- the special moment with the mother and daughter in a beautifully simple setting. Excellent composition and nice use of diagonal.

Inspecting The Troops
by SaraR

Comment:
This little girl is so like a miniature queen. She has a wonderfully serious expression. And the troops are all so serious as well. This is a very nice moment you captured.

Morning Prayers
by rblanton

Comment:
This is beautiful. Love the light, the rich colors, and the wonderful bokeh.