Cubanita
by Vanagas

Comment by tanguera:
The body is too murky, and the detail on the had is lost from too much contrast.

Cubanita
by Vanagas

Comment by pjotre7:
Very beautiful photo & composition but there is a big dark grey spot above the nipple, (probably shadow) wich is very different then then skin under the nipple. This is rather disturbing in the picture since it is after the had the main subject in the shot...

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by emperorsss:
OK . middle age .

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by retiredPhil:
Takes a minute to pick out the sword, but that's ok. Strategic placement of the guard was amusing in an otherwise serious pic. Looks like she has some help holding the sword; that right hand is much bigger and darker than the left. Is that some kind of flag carrier support around her hips, distracting. Got to give it complexity; lots to look at.

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by malski:
The sword is a neat idea, but it's too shadowy overall

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by FireBird:
A little scary......

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by purpleflutterby13:
The title is a little puzzling given the prop, but I think the shot itself is very good :)

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by albc28:
I like the concept. There is a slight blur around the breast, but you softened it up to try and cover it. If you could have gotten light on the sword while it wouold have been good.

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by bogdypadu:
l/k

Gentle arms
by Vanagas

Comment by MacDonald:
Well, I keep coming back to this photo as it interests me for a few reasons... the position of the sword was a great idea. Had you used a skinny young woman it would not have the same appeal - the shadows and the monochrome tint add drama - this is a photo of a powerful woman who knows it.