Passionate Purple
by L1

Comment by gerdagrice:
Clever, fun and well done image.

Passionate Purple
by L1

Comment by Bran-O-Rama:
Very sensuous/seductive. Highlights on model's neck a bit harsh and overexposed. Nice framing. Would've used more subtle lighting.

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment by L1:
OK...the title was a song title (Big and Rich's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy") so you don't think I'm a pervert. And yes, I did use NeatImage, but I had a really good reason...[begin long sob story] My husband is, and has been for two years, battling systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE), which has taken a major toll on his kidneys, heart, and skin, along with all the medication he takes to combat this debilitating illness. He didn't want to do a portrait at all, because his skin has become very "rough" and, in his opinion, unphotogenic. I told him I would fix it up to his liking afterwards, so he agreed. So I applied the NeatImage and he liked it because it gave him back some of the youthfulness and brightness that he has missed in the past two years. Neither of us saw "plastic," but other eyes did, and that's OK. We were pleased with it, knowing that it wouldn't be a winner and that it was a first attempt at portraiture. [end long sob story] Thanks for those of you who were kind enough to vote and comment; we appreciate it! :O)

Passionate Purple
by L1

Comment by carlacryptic:
Interesting effect! - 7

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment by KaDi:
A really unecessary title!

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment by David.C:
Lighting: The light is fairly even, but could be more so. The catchlight in the eyes is nice.
Pose: His expression could be better, but it is fine. The shallow DOF works well here. I would have preferred a little less processing on the skin, it is looking a bit plastic.
Background: The folds a bit distracting, but not overly so. I would have liked to see more separation on his right, however.

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment by neenee1999:
Great title! lol, Wonderful capture, the eyes are phenominal, you managed to capture the green in the eyes wonderfully. The lighting on the face is just a bit harsh, other than that this is a great shot, and I like the model too by the way :), I have a soft spot for cowboys. 8

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment by flip89:
Lighting is a tad harsh to my liking. Post processing is evident, could have been toned down a little bit. Colors are good though.

World Record 121 lb. Blue Catfish...now THAT'S extraordinary!
by L1

Comment by abreul:
yeah tahts' right but not the picture. and this is a picture contest not a catfish contest.

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment by TooCool:
With a different crop, this is a CD cover! Nice lob of lighting without blowing out.
TC