Sharing a Heart
by Mike

Comment by headlesspiderman:
Take a sniff...

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by FromDaRock:

Originally posted by Mike: Originally posted by damjanev: Even with the description and the original shot this looks alike a legit edit in "Advanced". since when are we allowed to remove image area in advanced editing? maybe the shadow would be considered legal since it was shadow, but i've seen dq's for burning down an area so it was obscured even if it was edge of the image. i figured removing visible features would be a no-no.

From the rules:

You May:
- clone out incidental power lines, twigs, dust specks, stray hairs, and similar minor imperfections within any capture used.

I am pretty sure that covers the wire that was in the original.

wine
by Mike

Comment by Parabelle:
Very elegant portrait. Wish there was a little more light on her face to ensure it becomes the center of attention. Right now it's competing with the wine glass for my focus. Beautifully done! 8

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Congrats Mike. Great to see you owning the front page

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by Techo:
Congrats on the Red. I'm thinking the cloning out of the wire would've been the main point for a DQ. Without dodging/burning, playing around with the contrast levels and some selective color would create a very similar low key effect and make the wire even less visible, if then cloned out wouldn't have been a major element anymore?

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by Mike:

Originally posted by damjanev: Even with the description and the original shot this looks alike a legit edit in "Advanced".

since when are we allowed to remove image area in advanced editing? maybe the shadow would be considered legal since it was shadow, but i've seen dq's for burning down an area so it was obscured even if it was edge of the image.

i figured removing visible features would be a no-no.

Message edited by author 2015-01-02 14:30:40.

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by FromDaRock:

Originally posted by damjanev: Even with the description and the original shot this looks alike a legit edit in "Advanced".

That's what I thought as well.

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by aberration:
Congrats on the ribbon. This was one of my high scores and it's beautiful.

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by damjanev:
Even with the description and the original shot this looks alike a legit edit in "Advanced".

Low Key
by Mike

Comment by streetpigeon:
Congratulations. Her mien is so much in keeping with the image's demure charm.