Seneca
by spydr

Comment by philup:
Awesome....Great job..!!!

Funnel
by spydr

Comment by Imagineer:
Lovely indeed. Like ethereal silk.

Fancy
by spydr

Comment by briantammy:
looks like someone found a new toy.

Entangled
by spydr

Comment by briantammy:
this is very beautiful

Fancy
by spydr

Comment by gsal:
The outcome of your smoke experiments is excellent. Beautiful forms and colors. Well done!

Like Her Mom
by spydr

Comment by strangeghost:
Greetings from the Critique Club
by strangeghost

COMPOSITION
Wow. Though I'm by no means a portrait photographer myself, this photo strikes me as an outstanding composition. I believe you have achieved a perfect crop on her face - not too close, not too far. Lovely detail visible, beautiful facial expression, soft lovely tones, understated background that blends perfectly with the color scheme, etc. I honestly can't think of a single recommendation for change or improvement.

TECHNIQUE
Again, I'm at a loss to be critical. I love your lighting and the exquisite play of shadow and light. Focus looks flawless. Beautiful texture visible in the skin and fabric. An unbelievably well-done job. The predominant opinion (besides loving your photo) was to brighten it up a bit. Taking another look myself, I guess I could agree that lightening _might_ improve, but I was hesitant to recommend that myself because I liked your lighting so much. Maybe an opinion, but I like your judgement on this.

OVERALL IMPACT
As with all well-done portraits, there is considerable impact. This is a beautiful girl captured beautifully. Her face radiates personality and charm. Her smile suggests barely restrained elation or joy. I look at her and am filled with wonder: who is she, what's she thinking, what's her story? Your title (the only clue you give to your own motivation) enhances the wonder. Ah, her mother's daughter. "Like" her mother. Your picture manages to communicate much about family, love, bonds, etc. It's a rare picture that can communicate a connection like that.

Pond Reflection
by spydr

Comment by racb:
Great idea, I wish the reflaction was more prominent though.

Like Her Mom
by spydr

Comment by behindthescenes:
finally a picture of a child that doesnt look like it was taken with a one time use camera. good job with the lighting.

Like Her Mom
by spydr

Comment by Mary Ann Melton:
Your model is precious and you have done such a great job capturing her personality and her beauty. Love the details in her eyes and the nice soft lighting. (10)

Like Her Mom
by spydr

Comment by LindaLee:
This is lovely, I like the tight crop, and the the side light. I can imagine that some will say it needs more light, but I don't think so, I think the lighting is perfect for the subject.