a pause before eternity
by grigrigirl

Comment by emorgan49:
Oh my - I really really hope this does well - what a stunning image, I love a picture with a story and a mood. I wonder what she is waiting for.

a pause before eternity
by grigrigirl

Comment by soccerdad:
This is a great composition that is between abstract and real photo. Either way would have been OK, but, the blue in her hair and the grain as is are a little distracting.

a pause before eternity
by grigrigirl

Comment by lecalan:
I really like this shot, but I think the color is just too saturated for my taste. I'd like to see it with normal coloring. The angle of the shot is good, nice location, and I like the woman's position. 7

Bride
by grigrigirl

Comment by toddhead:

Originally posted by grigrigirl: it is shallow beauty. I entered it because I was curious of my color ability and my monitor calibration in relation to everyone else's. I entered it as a last minute whim. This image is odd and I cant quite put my finger on it..but I think it is the lack of depth and soul. She was nothing but pose...I was unable to pull anything out of her. I did not neat image or overly process her skin. It is not that her skin looks plastic but maybe it is she who is plastic?...pondering and scratching my chin...

Thank you for answering my question. I was hoping you wouldn't take it to wrong way. I just wanted to get inside your mind a little.

I think the one thing that strikes me odd about the picture is her smile... it seems that she is faking it.

Bride
by grigrigirl

Comment by grigrigirl:
it is shallow beauty. I entered it because I was curious of my color ability and my monitor calibration in relation to everyone else's. I entered it as a last minute whim. This image is odd and I cant quite put my finger on it..but I think it is the lack of depth and soul. She was nothing but pose...I was unable to pull anything out of her. I did not neat image or overly process her skin. It is not that her skin looks plastic but maybe it is she who is plastic?...pondering and scratching my chin...

Heather
by grigrigirl

Comment by goodhart:
This is a beautiful photo... the lighting is perfect, in my opinion. The model looks so contemplative and/or hopeful. Brings about emotions. I think this is in the top 3!

Heather
by grigrigirl

Comment by DebN2003:
Photos like this make me want to plunk down my 25 bucks. This portrait is exquisite.

Heather
by grigrigirl

Comment by JC_Homola:
Stunning portrait.. The light is excellent, the shadows add another dimension and just a bit of mystery. nicely done. 9

a pause before eternity
by grigrigirl

Comment by Maverick:
I like the subject and framing, but I think I'd prefer this with the natural colors of the scene.

Bride
by grigrigirl

Comment by toddhead:

Originally posted by grigrigirl: ugh..completely over rated

I was really shocked to see that this was one of your photos. You seem to have a darker side about your photography... which I really like. Are you disappointed that this did so well because it is kind of opposite of what you seem to like to shoot or what people expect from you here on DPC? Just curious....