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.

The Fabulous Tris Imboden
by cynthiann

Comment:
Wowowowowow! And he's pointing at YOU! Really superb and beautiful image. Congrats on the blue. And Chicago!!!

The Duchy of Grand Fenwick
by GeneralE

Comment:
Totally whimsical

You're Too Pretty For Scars
by HighWirePhotography

Comment:
Disturbing yet compelling. I feel there are too many technical issues with this image to make it great, even though it does elicit strong emotions. On the other hand, the lack of technicals gives it a "verite" feel, so... Just wish the blood wasn't pink.

"Paul" a portrait inspired by MAK's "Weatherproof"
by Cory

Comment:
I really love this image. A fabulous portrait with what looks like a lensbaby or pinhole. Not sure the overlay is needed. All this being said, except for it being a portrait, this is radically different from the original, which uses lighting for its impact.

Remake of "Timeless" Classic (170276)
by hajeka

Comment:
Faithful to the original

when the water is gone, the plastic is still here..
by jmritz

Comment:
How utterly awesome