The Thinker
by PhotoDave

Comment:
Nice and subtle, good contrast. Form over substance.

At Rest
by paynekj

Comment:
Made me stop to contemplate a little more. I'd like to see a little more work on the body itself to bring it out a touch more.

A Subtle Nude
by JulietNN

Comment:
I like the pose, the lighting, (a touch dark), and the emotion, but then I reach that hair, and it makes me cringe.

a bit of a cover up
by rodgers_le

Comment:
Gratuitously over-processed in my opinion. There's very little need to over-smooth skin in a photo of this nature, especially when it begins to affect the textures of other objects. The texture of the scarf when juxtaposed with the texture of the skin, if left with a more natural feel, could have really pushed this photo. As it is, it feels unnatural and forced.

Abu Ghraib revisited
by Mephisto

Comment:
Ah, shock factor. There's always got to be one.

Two in my family.

Beautifully Pregnant
by albc28

Comment:
The shadows on the wall do no justice to this, and the toning makes it feel dark and depressing, instead of the celebration of a growing life that seems to be the intent.

Topless Ride
by 3DsArcher

Comment:
Well, sure, it's a nude, but as a candid it doesn't have much life to it. Feels forced and rushed to me.

Flower Shower
by rev2220

Comment:
This seems to skirt a balance, of amateur vs. professionalism. Full of cliche, and the lighting is a little off, but there's a sense of fun here that can't be fully denied.

after the rain
by jencruz

Comment:
A little dark, but the theme seems to warrant it. I'd have voted a little higher had I been able to appreciate more of the skin toning however.

in the magic garden
by cutout

Comment:
I love the subtle hint, and the suggestion of character within the form. A bold and daring risk, which wins me over.