Fading Reflections
by parrothead

Comment by Ivar:
Nice moody picture. I´m sure you are going to be bombarded from the nudity haters though.

Good work!

Fading Reflections
by parrothead

Comment by nicklevy:
good concept.

Fading Reflections
by parrothead

Comment by thewriterside:
Interesting, to say the least.

My first thought is un-natural positioning of the hand, but it works well with the positioning of the face and the expression (I just might've had the hand slightly higher) The expression conveys such a great feeling of intrest and longing.

Great contrast and lighting- only bad spot is on the upper portion of the breast/chest, where it appears a little too white.

Kudos to both model and photographer for giving such a strong presence of the model's mind.

9, and adding to favorites. Great job!

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Comment by Elemmennope:
Perhaps one of my favorite photos on this site. What a great shot, capturing wonderful personality in an adorable child! The light, background, and composition are all gorgeous!

Warm and smooth
by parrothead

Comment by Skip:
i like your idea, and hope that you will revisit it after the challenge. as for this entry, i think the execution falls short and is not really doing what you want it to. the focus is a bit soft, and the bokeh is too distracting. actually, you have three background elements competing with each other as opposed to acting in support of your subject. the glass behind the pitcher really needs to go, as do the lights back next to the window, as does the window, for that matter. to get the viewer's attention, you need to reduce the visual clutter that doesn't contribute. it also appears that you could use a bit more liquid in the decanter. hope this helps.

Warm and smooth
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Comment by shaberer:
Pass the Chivas

Warm and smooth
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Comment by graphicfunk:
A pleasant layout with great crystal. The yellow-amber spirits add to the merry go round of colors at the base of the vesel. Just a little more distance would have mellowed the bokeh on the left. However, I am splitting hairs, you have accomplished the mission and the composition is great. Bumping up.

Warm and smooth
by parrothead

Comment by AndrewTO:
I think this a good picture, very nicely done. The only criticism I would make is the very bright light on the left edge of the picture which is distracting. It it could be taken out somehow (9)

Warm and smooth
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Comment by jfwolpert:
beautiful light

Warm and smooth
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Comment by Cantique:
The lights and warm brown give a festive feeling to this image. The only thing that bothers me is the bright white area on the left.