Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by slgardner:
Yea! My highest finish - a top 10! I drifted away from DPC for a while, but I have always visited the site to view the photos. I missed having a designated photo challenge though. I decided to up my participation and do the Fashion challenge. I originally planned on more of a studio shot. My in-laws were visiting though and I didn't want to turn my living room upside-down to take pictures. I waited until the day of the contest and drug my daughter out to one of my favorite photo spots. It was close to sundown and the lighting was really good. I only did some minor level adjustments, sharpening and I ran it through Neat Image. This has really motivated me to take more photos and to enter more often. Thanks to all who have commented. I've learned something from each of your remarks.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your top ten finish with this lovely entry.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by espy2:
SEE! LOL..Even when we discussed this and the flaws, it STILL pulled out a great placement! I hope she considers pro modeling soon! :)

Rose

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by ericwoo:
BEAUTIFUL model. Looking back through, I gave this one a 9. It should have been a ten.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by Kaups:
excellent tonal range and model choice.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by BeeCee:
I like this... can't pin down exactly why, but maybe that's a positive? Means everything ties together well?

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by br o kenl o ve:
I like it, it really does bring out "western flair"!

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by YourBuddyFlo:
She doesn't look very comfortable.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by indianzfan:
Very nicely done. I can't decide if I would have liked her better with feet.

Western Flair
by slgardner

Comment by lagavulin:
Pose, expression, tonal control, and composition all really good, and the emphasis of the image is indeed on what she's wearing, which seems fashionable enough to me. Very well done.