Down there
by heida

Comment by Azrifel:
Down there, but a the top of the scoring list is my guess. :)
Very interesting how all that space 'works'.

Down there
by heida

Comment by Imagineer:
Beautiful clarity on your face and eyes Heida. Lighting is great. The composition doesn;t really do it for me though - but I can't put my finger on what I'd do to improve it. I find myself wanting to see a bit of 'something' in the dark area, despite some mottled background.

Anyway, I'm sure this will do well.

Cheers
Jon

The priest
by heida

Comment by soup:
one of my highest rated - congrats again.
well done.

Down there
by heida

Comment by TommyMoe21:
Stunning.I wish your hair was parted straight as it seems to draw my eyes off your face. This is still tied for my top pick and I expect to see you ribbon again.

The priest
by heida

Comment by peecee:
Well worthy of the ribbon.

The priest
by heida

Comment by geewhy:
A very compelling image.
Nice work..congratulations.

Down there
by heida

Comment by terje:
he darling! once again you deliver a fantastic image with perfect lighting & simplicity. Wish you all the best, and a ribbon for sure. :) 10

Down there
by heida

Comment by cghubbell:
Hard to be anonymous in a self portrait. As usual, very creative technically excellent work. How long until you put out your first book? Seriously though, this is one of the first portraits I critiqued that uses a lot of negative space, but does so in harmony with the subject. Your exporession is perfect for the vast frame, and subtle shading in the backdrop. I expect to see this near the top.

The priest
by heida

Comment by shutterfly:
Beautiful as usual! Congrats!

The priest
by heida

Comment by Amason:
You "ribboned" it! congrats!