Surprise Her
by Brad

Comment by nico_blue:
i hate to say this but imo the skin textures and the hair on and in the ear takes away from the photo.

A Joyful Noise
by Brad

Comment by Brad:

Originally posted by samtrundle: Though I have to say, there's no way I could have done mine without a tripod - them's some ridiculously sturdy hands you've got yourself.

It also helps to NOT have a mirror to slap around inside the camera!

Originally posted by samtrundle: As for the photo itself, I really like the warm feel and the diffused effect your processing gives it (or was that just camera shake induced blur :P).

:P Back! LOL

A Joyful Noise
by Brad

Comment by samtrundle:
Hehehehe... I'm glad I didn't submit mine to the free study then :).

Though I have to say, there's no way I could have done mine without a tripod - them's some ridiculously sturdy hands you've got yourself.

As for the photo itself, I really like the warm feel and the diffused effect your processing gives it (or was that just camera shake induced blur :P).

A Joyful Noise
by Brad

Comment by Dim7:
Well done!

A Joyful Noise
by Brad

Comment by SJCarter:
This shot is so spectacular! Congratulations on a 7th out of 507 entries! WOW - Even though I thought it should have won a ribbon, I hope you're pleased with the outcome. It's beautiful - nice work!

Surprise Her
by Brad

Comment by We1mx3:
Should have gotten a woman to model...

Surprise Her
by Brad

Comment by saiphfire:
I love black opals

Surprise Her
by Brad

Comment by PollyBean:
Powerful statement. well done!

A Joyful Noise
by Brad

Comment by alonzo4b:
This is a wonderful image. Congrats!

A Joyful Noise
by Brad

Comment by graphicfunk:
Almost hypnotic and quite a place to meditate or simply down some beer and look. Congratulations on your top 10. This should have been a top 5.