Tina
by Mike

Comment by NiallOTuama:
As I said I liked this image a lot and gave it a 7. Tones in the background are nice. Brings out the face. There is a potential point of 'concern' for people voting whereby they may justify bringing it down as a result of loss of detail/textures in the face, and as it's a little difficult to find the edge of the nose. Eyes are nice. Not overdone. Nice detail in the iris. Sharpness is great.
A 7 is a good score. I can't fault it :) But nor could I vote it higher as it didn't have that zing that I think a photo needs to get higher for me.

Tina
by Mike

Comment by blindjustice:
Almost too close up? Nice clarity and burn on the cheeks. good work.

Tina
by Mike

Comment by Tiny:
Seems a little lost detail .

Lens Flare
by Mike

Comment by PennyStreet:
this just shines!! probably scored too low but maybe not due to the topic of the challenge. Maybe try something like this in a free study and see what happens!!

Lens Flare
by Mike

Comment by bspurgeon:
Great use of the flare.

Lens Flare
by Mike

Comment by Tolt:
This seems like a pretty common shot to me.. ?

Lens Flare
by Mike

Comment by Dbuchta:
Lovely!

Bayside table
by Mike

Comment by blindjustice:
I really dig this one- stark post- impressionist but still austere, wonderful lighting; perfect placement of the umbrellas. great wood texture- a fine entry!

Bayside table
by Mike

Comment by Tom:
Really nice shot! My only suggestion would be to add a bit of space between the two umbrellas so they're not touching.

Lens Flare
by Mike

Comment by Revecca:
I can NOT tell you how much I freaking love the flare in this picture.