Dreamer
by neenee1999

Comment by dtremain:
FWIW - my impression of this is "fake" or "unreal". I don't know of anyone or any context (acting might be a possibility) where you would put your hands near your face like that without touching it. Also, the processing on the skin comes across as fake. I'd crop on the left (too much arm) to just to the left of the lowest bracelet, and on the right to remove just a bit of her hair. There isn't enough above her face to crop down from the top also. Also, it seems like there's something wrong with her left hand - the line along her hand & little finger is too straight.
On the plus side, you have done a great job with the catchlights in her eyes, the highlights in her hair. I like the lighting very much, with the exception of the shadow cast by her right hand on her face - but the overall location and quality is very nice. I really like your use of the turquoise in the bracelets to add a touch of color and interest to an otherwise mostly monochrome image. I especially like the upper bracelet and how it combines the brown & turquoise in a single item - helps to tie things together. She has a great expression.
Despite my criticisms, I doubt I could do even 1/2 as well.

In Summer, the Song Sings Itself.
by neenee1999

Comment by tvsometime:
Quite a confounding combination of somehow knowing strength from a face so young and innocent as if freshly sprung from the womb already blooming with wisdom. 7

In Summer, the Song Sings Itself.
by neenee1999

Comment by BubBroad:
This is beautiful.

Once Upon a Time
by neenee1999

Comment by nam:
Love the way the tops of the clouds are outlined - bet this was gorgeous in color, too.

In Summer, the Song Sings Itself.
by neenee1999

Comment by bvy:
I might have cropped -- no, never mind. The color on the fringes makes the shot.

In Summer, the Song Sings Itself.
by neenee1999

Comment by tjbel05:
beautiful eyes

Once Upon a Time
by neenee1999

Comment by insteps:
I like how you composed this with the bright water refection and tree silhouette juxtapose. Nicely done!

Once Upon a Time
by neenee1999

Comment by jagar:
We should be like that tree and just let things go by, lovely b/w.

Where Children Dream
by neenee1999

Comment by Tiny:
Nicely pumped up ,the colors and the balloons.

Dreamer2
by neenee1999

Comment by neenee1999:
Thank you for the help. This looks wonderful!