Hilltop Farm
by Paul

Comment by Neat:
Amazing, my fave so far.

I love the POV, the crops give this a great perspective and of course the tree adds to this, you are so clever.

Hilltop Farm
by Paul

Comment by Scapeshots:
Very nice!

Portrait with black skirt
by Paul

Comment by chazoe:
I didn't even notice the model's breast the first two times I looked at the photo, and this is coming from a guy who notices breasts lol. In all honesty the model's pose and Paul's lighting is so absolutely perfect that I didn't even notice it was a nude. I also am completely enthralled with the beauty of the model's face, honestly one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen.

This is one of my favorite shots I've ever seen on this website. Sorry to keep gushing, I just find this to be so amazing that I can't stop lookimg at it, and it has nothing to do with it being a nude.

The Old Coat Room
by Paul

Comment by sammie2925:
Top three, well done.

Portrait with black skirt
by Paul

Comment by FocusPoint:
Ok, I just don't understand the hatred coming from DPC against nude photos. This photo should have been 7+ not 6.8! it's just perfect in any ways, perspective, pose technicality...

...two 1s, really? probably couple of guys never had girlfriends or extremely mad at their wife's, no other explanation.

makes me sick to my stomach :(

(I know 6.8 is a good point, and HM is good too... I just would loved to see this one winning a ribbon)

Portrait with black skirt
by Paul

Comment by tate:
Damn good.

Portrait with black skirt
by Paul

Comment by vikas:
Beautifully captured Paul, congrats on the HM! Love the perspective!

Portrait with black skirt
by Paul

Comment by Paul:

Originally posted by LydiaToo: I wonder what males will have to say about this fabulously lit image. Ha! To me... I love the face with that eye... GORGEOUS... along with the light...and the emotion/tension in the shot. Then... my eye gets to her breast and struggles to leave. To me, it competes with the subject which is her face, right? So, I think it would be better covered... even by her hand. I'm interested in why you've chosen to include it. Interesting... I can't wait to read your other comments. It's so well done technically. I love all of it except the breast... and I don't hate it... This image definitely stands out (in a good way) in the crowd of FS gallery. (commenting only)

I didn't really think about this and (truly) don't even notice such things when shooting nudes. She was actually fully nude in the set before and she chose the skirt to add into the shot - rather than having taken her top off.

Portrait with black skirt
by Paul

Comment by Paul:

Originally posted by markwiley: Captivating stare. Beautifully handled. I hesitate to mention that I might find the fingernail polish a minor distraction. Wonderful shot.

Yes - they were metallic; with matching toe nails! Raphaella's choice.

Portrait with black skirt
by Paul

Comment by Jutilda:
Nice going. Got an 8 from me. I can't believe I didn't comment. Great tones. I love the overhead perspective.