Taking a Break
by Ivory

Comment:
Harsh light has meant you have had to rely heavily on post-processing to bring the detail back in the shadow areas, resulting in a good deal of noise.

Natural Beauty
by JPBergin

Comment:
A sweet portrait - the inclusion of the bear adds enormously to the appeal. The curtain isn't entirely in keeping with the portrait - if you can persuade your young model to cooperate in a re-shoot, how about trying it again with some net hung at the window?

pink is my favorite color
by jaimeDp

Comment:
Distracting background and badly out of focus subject. Take some time to get to now your camera - in particular where the autofocus points are, and how they behave.

The Jacuzzi Gaze.........Ahhhhhhhh
by MPRPRO

Comment:
I am afraid the title has gone right over my head... That aside, I find the style and processing of this portrait quite harsh. I am fairly certain that is the effect that you were going for, which means success, but it is not an effect I personally like. The play of light and shadow on the models hair and shoulder is appealing and interesting, but the light on the arm and face too harsh.

SMS smile....
by jaymody

Comment:
Good composition and exposure, and I like the simple background. I suspect that this would have good stock agency potential.

Platinum
by librodo

Comment:
Lovely - certainly in the Librodo school of portraiture. I just wonder whetehr a very small crop from the bottom would enhance the balance?

Chi-Chi
by magenmarie

Comment:
Hee, this one has made me smile! Killer focus on the eye. A fun portrait that has an intimate feel.

Killer Eyes
by abhinaba

Comment:
...and gorgeous curls! A super model, and a good choice for a black and white study.

Natural Sunlight
by harrren

Comment:
The purplish colour caste around the hair is a bit of a shame, as it does detract from the photo. Personally, I would prefer a less centred composition.

Hold me
by High on energy

Comment:
Certainly a refreshingly different take on the challenge. My initial reaction is yes, I like it. There is something vulnerable,almost frightened about the expression. I am less sure about the perspective enlarged, upstretched hands; whilst they do lead the viewer in to the portrait, and are an essential part of the composition, I feel that they are a bit too prominent. All in all, good work.