A gust of light
by Natator

Comment by Jutilda:
This is interesting. I love the title. Interesting light on her skin as well as the backlighting. Not the expected portrait. Her nose is slightly out of focus.

A gust of light
by Natator

Comment by NekoNita:
The shadow on the nose is very strange.
I also have a feeling of out of focus..6

A gust of light
by Natator

Comment by SandyP:
What a stunning portrait! A standout even in a challenge like this!!! 10

A gust of light
by Natator

Comment by Nald:
Stunning lighting effect. I like this portrait, no, I REALLY like this portrait. Tones are warm and I like how this shot is composed. Model is beautiful and her pose is perfect. Well done.

Bistra 19.jpg
by Natator

Comment by puma:
I like the way her dress fades into the black. Good use of the light

Mel 01.jpg
by Natator

Comment by pearlseyes:
Stunning shot. Love the lighting.

Mel 02.jpg
by Natator

Comment by CorySmith:
awesome picture you have here, i love the light on her hair how it comes up from the bottom, great work

Contemplation
by Natator

Comment by zagman:
Thank you for submitting your photo to the Free Study VIII, DPChallenge.

A very nice capture of an infant looking away from the camera. A very cooperative no less baby. She appears to be focusing on someone or someting on side of the camera. Hey, anything you have to do to take the shot. The title is very amusing as well. Like the baby is actually thinking something over.

I like the framing and the choice of the background color. I also can't tell if this is a table or the floor that you are using to take this photo. Well done there.

Technically there are some minor area's for improvement. The choice of B&W conversion was a good one. However, there are some harsh tones on the baby's left side. More of understated light source issue. A left side reflector might have help the situation. Also an additional fill light might have helped the mouth and chest area's.

In the absence of studio type lighting, this is an excellent capture that you should be proud of.

Good luck in your future DPChallenges.

Contemplation
by Natator

Comment by endstudios:
adorable baby and i like the lighting :) catch eye lighting is great!

Contemplation
by Natator

Comment by Jeileen:
lighting is a bit harsh....