Red Hot Lipstick (by Jeremy Reed)
by AllenP

Comment by Melethia:
Mesmerizing eyes.

One Softbox Only
by AllenP

Comment by CNovack:
The light falls softly upon your model illuminating her beautifully. You are well on your way to achieving your goal for the New Year's resolution Allen (and I see that you have changed your user name towards going professional in the direction). Also you have an excellent mix of colors in the composition the white of the hat and the reds in the fan & top really pop visually off the black backdrop. Congratulations on your well deserved yellow.

Stars will show the way
by AllenP

Comment by CNovack:
...and the sky full of stars. Amazing when you get away from all the light pollution of the city how many stars fill the sky. It's a humbling experience that you are just a small part of the universe...and at the same time you are left breathless at the beauty of the heavens above. This fully captures that feel of standing outside and looking up at the heavens.

It's in the catchlights
by AllenP

Comment by CNovack:
I absolutely love the play of light - from the shadows & highlights on the face and hair to stunning catchlights in the eyes. Simply great work here.

The Untold Story
by AllenP

Comment by CNovack:
Interesting how the two main characters in this scene are looking at 'someone'. You have the man in the backdrop smiling looking at the woman. The woman is seated at the vanity table looking at herself in the mirror. I know what she sees but is she happy with what she sees is the mystery. He obviously is given the smile. This could me a still straight out of a movie. There is more to this story that we wait to unfold. Very well done in composition and lighting Allen - congratulations on the 4th place (I know, bit late but better late than never right:-) ).

A Fine Day
by AllenP

Comment by CNovack:
Way to think out side the box but still coloring in the lines! Love the different spin on the typical tilt shift. Nice details on this city block. Oh look! It even has a miniature China Town.

An Early Peaceful Morning
by AllenP

Comment by CNovack:
The scene is indeed very tranquil. Soft hues and soft focus. It is almost impressionistic especially in the trees. However, there is one spot that appears more in focus - the horse in front. When I look specifically at that one, the rest of the horses that appear behind it appear staggered in depth. The effect is almost 3-D.

Red Hot Lipstick (by Jeremy Reed)
by AllenP

Comment by nam:
Very polished looking portrait -- I like the naturalness of the skin texture and the deep red of the lipstick is the perfect shade. I don't usually mind borders of this sort and sometimes even like them, but I'm not crazy about its use here, especially on the top. Still a very good score from me.

Stars will show the way
by AllenP

Comment by vawendy:
I expected this to be higher -- don't understand the lower votes. Beautifully done -- it was an 8 from me (and I'm thinking that I'm crazy and should have been a 9)

One Softbox Only
by AllenP

Comment by PaulFrocchi:
Very nice Allen! The light on her is so beautiful. I've been trying to learn some lighting techs, and have to laugh because I was thinking to myself, the softbox must have been large to get that type of wrap and coverage. then I sew you comment.. 74"...:o) Nice!