Melancholy Baby
by Neil

Comment by Diamonds:
Do you mind if I ask what texture you used here Neil? I went full view and looked closely and really liked what I saw. I like the light falling on her cheek and her eyes shaded, adding mystery and thus story telling. What is she thinking? Beautifully photographed and processed. I'd love to know how you did it. Cheers, Michele

Through the Looking Glass
by Neil

Comment by digifotojo:
Lovely. 8

Melancholy Baby
by Neil

Comment by ScooterMcNutty:
this is very very nice! the texture is just right for this image! she has a distant look to her face, but its soft and makes you think about her story and possibly wehre she has been. (*clears throat* anyways...)

Wonderful job!

S-Ice
by Neil

Comment by sfalice:
Before I read the other comments, I thought, "Oh, Neil, this is making me seasick."
So I guess you have your votes on orientation.
:(
On this one, I guess I'd have to see more of the scene.

Melancholy Baby
by Neil

Comment by Jutilda:
She looks so vintage. Gorgeous skin.

Melancholy Baby
by Neil

Comment by sfalice:
hard to critique this one, Neil. to me, the model looks plastic and elongated.
Processing and coloration and lighting are as is usual in your work, wonderful.

Melancholy Baby
by Neil

Comment by Abra:
You’ve taken a wonderful shot of a beautiful model. I really like the way you have lit her up and the background works very well. The only suggestion I would make is there appears to be a slight shadow on the background near the front rim of her hat. Possibly a shadow from the hat band. There’s also a little brighter circle in the shadows under left eye. I would clone these out but it might only be showing up on my pathetic laptop screen. Otherwise, perfect!

Melancholy Baby
by Neil

Comment by HarveyG:
I confess. I suck at portraits. It's to do with engagement and making the subject feel comfortable which I am sorely lacking. . I'd rather do paparazzi candids form 2 blocks away :) It doesn't stop me from enjoying professional work such as this and understanding the experience needed in both the genre and the use of light. The touch of light on her cheek, the sombre pensive look, the matching and complimentary clothing, hat and BG are wonderful. Natural light or strobes?
Great image. Easily an 8 on it's own, possibly more based on the competition if entered in a challenge.

S-Ice
by Neil

Comment by HarveyG:
The curves are what attracted me :) to the thumbnail. But the tilt, well it makes me feel lopsided. Nice form and shapes, angry foreboding sky. Even what looks like a bird gathering in the river distant.

Melancholy Baby
by Neil

Comment by Jacko3d:
Stunning photo, with a beautiful texture, must have taken you a while to process.