Somewhere Only We Know
by jenesis

Comment by Jutilda:
I like this title much more as well. I don't really mind the hand being blurred. In fact, I don't think I'd have noticed it so much had you not said something. ;~p - the focus is on you, as it should be.

Somewhere Only We Know
by jenesis

Comment by CalliopeKel:
I think I love this title. Very fitting and sacred.

Somewhere Only We Know
by jenesis

Comment by rblanton:
Ok, well.. I like this one better, he is in the nuzzle mode and your expression a bit more engaging. But I like them both.

His
by jenesis

Comment by ericwoo:
Very nice portrait, but you look a little tense. I bet it was from running to get into the shot and posed soon enough, huh? Great composition and really nice lighting. If you'd had your left arm down on his skin, I think that you could have eliminated most of the shadow underneath without any extra lighting. Having that wrist bent up also adds to your tense look. The expression is great, giving a very intense look rather than cold. I like it. The shadow over the left eye is a bit distracting, but easily remedied by pulling that hair back just a, well, hair. I like the initial entry as well. Your catch lights are much more pronounced with fewer distracting shadows. Wonderful job overall!

Death Precludes Consciousness
by jenesis

Comment by neenee1999:
Spooky!

His
by jenesis

Comment by jenesis:
Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful comments guys! You are exactly right about the title, should have been "Hers". The silly thing is I had another shot uploaded and at the very last second, literally, I changed to this one. Here was the original submission:

It was title His and I think it fit more aptly to that photo. But I was afraid I'd run out of time and didn't have an idea of what to call the new photo so I left it.

I also agree the the gaze is a little cold and unattached but I liked that about it, in that it seemed different from the normal "couple" shot. I did prefer my original shot over this one, but again, I messed up with the aperture and the out of focus hand really bothered me. :( Live and learn and thanks again! :)

His
by jenesis

Comment by tjmueller:
I think that your 30 day self portrait has givin you alot of confadance. Great shoot, hats down to you, (and your other half). Good luck -10-

His
by jenesis

Comment by KaDi:
Nicely done portrait...like the choice of duotone. Think it would be slightly stronger if her nad were in focus, especially the ring. Would have titled it "Hers"... :)

Melancholy
by jenesis

Comment by Kavey:
Stunning image, really really wonderful choice of depth of field and background too. Fabulous!

Melancholy
by jenesis

Comment by Rebecca:
The flower almost looks like a firework - nice job!