Luminous
by L1

Comment by love:
love the tones and processing but not thrilled with the crop

Luminous
by L1

Comment by rox_rox:
Move star quality. Gorgeous skin, great lighting and interesting composition.

Desperation: Poverty's Child
by L1

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

Hi Laurie :)

This photo scored rather well in the challenge and doesn't require much of a critique, but I have a possibly interesting point to offer you. Your choice of sepia toning on this photo may not have been the best option. Sepia toning achieves two effects, for the most part. 1 - it creates an antique feel and 2 - it creates warmth in the image. Neither of these two themes seem to be representative of your theme for this photo. Your photo represents something current, which wipes out the antiuqe nature of the sepia. Warmth and poverty aren't usually associated with each other either.

When you choose a post processing option, be sure to think about 'why' you are doing it. "It Looks Good" is often a valid enough reason, but determining "why" will help you grow :)

John Setzler

Luminous
by L1

Comment by Louis:
I think this is a great photo, but I do think the eyes are just a bit too distracting... I like the idea, but maybe with a tad more restraint in my opinion. Otherwise lovely and a great portrait.

Luminous
by L1

Comment by swallace:
Very nice.

Luminous
by L1

Comment by bs-photos:
Very nice! Love the softness of your skin & the vibrance of your eyes :) Very nicely done

Luminous
by L1

Comment by connie:
Wish this would have been all black & white, this is beautiful.

Luminous
by L1

Comment by Nitrox:
Great lighting and contrast in this shot. Good job.

Luminous
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Comment by overclover:
Hello laurie! lol one of the very few faces I recognize very cool SP well done and good luck!

Luminous
by L1

Comment by pamelasue:
you look like a movie star ... very well done!