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Comment by Joey Lawrence:
Beautiful work, Manny

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Comment by rjkstesch:
Very nice, Manny. It looks like you had a great photo session. She's a terrific model.

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Comment by angela_packard:
what a wonderful shot! that's just beautiful...10

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Comment by naplesmusc:
Great. Makes me glad I joined this site. It's a picture of the highest quality. 10

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Comment by ArpeggioAngel:
Wonderfully emotive photo. The dirt smudged on the face really adds to the overall mood. Don't know how I feel about the barbed wire...would like to see the shot without to compare.

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Comment by mpreslar:
Not sure what the crown of barbed wire is supposed to symbolize? Good facial expression on the model's face. Too much negative space on the right. Her lips are too well made-up for the intended effect. It makes her look like a model that has been smudged with dirt and ash as opposed to an abandoned waif lost in the world. If she agreed to the smudges, you should have had her remove ALL make-up first. Also, the implied nudity is not necessary or effective. A tattered short sleeved frock would have conveyed the intended message better than attempting titilation with the bear shoulders covered by the long tresses. (Afterall, who WOULD abandon such a beauty clad such?!?!?! A complete IDIOT?)

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Comment by acrotide:
Very emotional image with the combination of the dark dirty feel and the model's expression. The lighting is very good and I particularly like the lights in the model's eyes as she looks skyward. Bumping up!

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Comment by PeterPic:
Oh WOW. One of my favourites. The composition, the colours, the story. Looks like a piece of art. Beautifully done. 10

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Comment by Sunshyne:
great for the challenge

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Comment by Breeee123:
This is extraordinary - there are a lot of VERY talented photographers on this site, but in my opinion, you are the best of the best. How are you not working for National Geographic or as a major fashion magazine photographer? Your work is certainly worthy of those standards.