Spring Break
by Luci11e

Comment by timfythetoo:
LOL! I am not sure how to get past those two issues though as they are the biggest. I would be interested in seeing the original on this one to understand better where you started from. But let's see what else I can add. I think you are a bit too heavy on bus. Cropping a bit off the right side - maybe just past the vertical line, would give you a better balance in the image. The other things that stand out are the over saturation and smoothness. Sorry - keeps dragging me back. Your model has a good gaze. I would be interested in seeing her maybe looking at me from the same head position. I know Manny has his models looking away often, but the gaze through the camera connecting with the viewer is a strong thing. But really, the issues you brought up are the biggest reason for your score. A different crop and a more relaxed editing hand (and a tweak on her skin tones to mellow them out even if those colors are the natural ones) would get you a different score. You have a very pretty model there and would be good to use her more often if for nothing else than portrait experimentation.

Death Brings New Beginnings
by Luci11e

Comment by Marfun:
Nice finish, congrats on the top ten.

Spring Break
by Luci11e

Comment by ScooterMcNutty:
nice job over all. :) her skin looks really smooth and even!

Spring Break
by Luci11e

Comment by Dphoto:
Vibrant color and her eyes are remarkable. Nice photo!

Spring Break
by Luci11e

Comment by smardaz:
hoo boy, this is WAY oversmoothed

sorry, i should be more constructive. not knowing your skill level, i would suggest in the future to mask out only the skin on your model and do your smoothing on that. i personally use Digital Gem Airbrush filter at about a 60% application to smooth the skin nicely w/out looking artificial.

pretty girl tho and nice work on the eyes

Spring Break
by Luci11e

Comment by idealodds:
Skins seems a little over softened to me.

Spring Break
by Luci11e

Comment by KristinaG:
This picture is too warm/orange to me. But her eyes are fantastic and the composition is pleasing. 6

Spring Break
by Luci11e

Comment by KarenNfld:
Looks way oversaturated to me.

Death Brings New Beginnings
by Luci11e

Comment by Lydia:
What a wonderful image! Congrats, Lorie!

Death Brings New Beginnings
by Luci11e

Comment by Alicia:
Congrats on top 10!! Awesome image!