Burning the Candle at Both Ends
by Emeraulde

Comment by jjbeguin:
Good morning from the critique club.

I suspect this one did not quite turn out the way you had imagined it. Candle light photography is not a piece of cake! And dealing with melting subjects is not always very practical.
You final result is pleasantly intriguing and, without the title, some might wonder what they are seeing if they do not see the flames.
To have the flames stand out better, choosing a dark colored candle would probably do the job. It is not obvious to me if you added some other lighting too this scene. If not, some would certainly diminish the contrast factor between the flames and the rest of the composition, allowing you more editing possibilities.
Presentation wide, always go to the largest possible size allowed. Your picture is 460 wide while it could have been 640.

Hope this helps, all the best, JJ

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by Samara:
Oh, yeah.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by willem:
You could use this for the soft focus challenge as well. Very good idea, an important smell in everyday life. I like the soft effect, keeps it a bit more distant from the actual person and emphasises more the experience/smell. Her expression is good as well, really taking in the smell.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by drgsoell:
One of my favorites from this challenge. May have been the best with just a little less softness.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by justine:
Sexy shot. I like it. Like the softness also. Good luck.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by vtruan:
Very good interpretation. The softness is nice.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by aKiwi:
A bit too hazy for my likeing, but good idea.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by rhipster:
Tender mood. Blur and grain works fine here. Subtle tone gradation too.
Why not use the 640 pixels allowed here?
One of my favs so far.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by LindaLee:
Soft and sensuous, meets the challenge for me, but lacking in a good tonal range that would make it more visually appealing.

My Favorite Scent
by Emeraulde

Comment by hughletheren:
Great idea - you could double up for "Soft Focus"! Nice moody shot.