Well Balanced
by idnic

Comment by BakerBug:
This is one of my top picks for this challenge. Good luck!

Well Balanced
by idnic

Comment by Qart:
What a cool idea for the challenge. Very crisp and pure and so original. Great job! And i'm back to let you know that you have the clear cut winner in my opinion. Little bump to help you along... Good Luck!

Crashing
by idnic

Comment by franyoung2002:
Her mouth should have some expression, I think.

Well Balanced
by idnic

Comment by SandyP:
Now THOSE are some interesting spots! I love the mixed prints, and the creative composition! Fantastic photo for this challenge!

Crashing
by idnic

Comment by kiwiness:
Idea is good, composition is good, but the left eye comes over a little too unnaturally for me.

Well Balanced
by idnic

Comment by justine:
Is she hanging from the ceiling? LOL Just super. Love the high-key look. Wonderful take on the challenge!! Well done. One of my top rated for the challenge.

Well Balanced
by idnic

Comment by posthumous:
I predict a ribbon for this. I'll give you a 6 for working so hard. Is this idnic?

Well Balanced
by idnic

Comment by islandpaddler:
Interesting concept and title! But the composition seems just a bit "unbalanced" for my tastes. I think I would like it better if a tad more of the leg was cropped at the top, or if there was more space below the umbrella.

Admiring Her Treasures
by idnic

Comment by blindjustice:
I like this feel; somewhere between a vermeer painting and an antique feeling add for jewelry. I do have some criticisms though, but please take these from the thought that this is still better than mostly anything I've done.

The focus could use some tweeaking; there is som strong focus on the right arm, but also on the hat- the depth of field should be adjusted to compensate, there mightbe more impact if the pearls weren't blurred at the expense of the right arm;

The area where the eye rests is just to the right of the right shoulder. where the lightest spot of the photo is, and its intersection with cleavage. I am all for cleavage, but here, it distracts from all else; I like the lace up bodice type approach to teh outfit, but again, perhaps a focus shift would adjust all the centers of interest.

I do love the tones, values and contrasts, the texture of the hat against the smothness of the background and white against skin; and the quilting below. Also, perhaps a bit of a pull back on the crop would be interesting.

All in all a terrific shot;

Well Balanced
by idnic

Comment by glad2badad:
Clever and well executed. Could see this one on the front page at rollover! :D Good luck.