The Gift
by Tommy_Mac

Comment:
Cute. But a little too "stock" for my taste.

Library Candid
by Paul

Comment:
This is truly spectacular.I really like the high contrast, although that big bright band of white just to the right of her I feel reduces the impact of her smile. I do love that she seems to be lit with a "special".

So whatcha doin tonight, honey?
by snaffles

Comment:
Oh how rich. This is fabulous. Perfectly composed, lit, edited. Very original and clever.

Cecile Leriche and her Farmstand Maize
by Bear_Music

Comment:
A tad more brightness (and a bit less redness) on the face. Fun image.

i'm a man, yes i am
by mrbig65

Comment:
Love it. Great find, Iron Man

Mimic the Mask
by glad2badad

Comment:
I feel the content of this image is above average, but that the editing undercuts it. I don't like the greenish/bluish tint to his face, especially next to the overly orange mask with green teeth.

Day of the Dead Face Paint
by Ctuitele

Comment:
The basics of this image are really great - the pose, the attitude, the face paint. I feel the technicals need some tweaking, but for a first attempt at lighting, this is really great.

My biggest issue is the lack of separation between the bg and the subject, especially the head. Her face just seems to be sticking out of the bg at her hairline. The other bit is the really hot spot around her nose. I can't tell if it's because of the lighting or if the make-up is brighter at that point. I can see that you have one light above her, camera left, and perhaps it's too close, which is why it's so bright in just the one spot, and the shadow so sharp. I don't see where you used the 2nd light, and I would have used that as a hair light.

Other things to consider might be the crop. I'm not convinced this is the best option for the image, as I don't think it needs all that negative space. The interesting part is the face. The chest is not as interesting nor as well lit, so that might also merit a crop.

The Next Great Novel
by LN13

Comment:
Stay out of the prediction business :-) Congrats on the HM.

Williamsburg
by MeMex2

Comment:
Really terrific street capture, Jane. Congrats on the ribbon. I'd think if he sold doggie belly rubs, he'd be off the streets in no time.

Tree
by sfalice

Comment:
A marvelous statement of the obvious :-) Congrats on the ribbon. LOVE it when low tech takes top honors.