the pelican
by grigrigirl

Comment by sfalice:
This is a beautiful image. The exquisite detail in the feathers is brought out by the use of strong shadows. The detail had to be good to bring it off. 10

Passionate Intensity....an emotional perspective
by grigrigirl

Comment by Olyuzi:
Beautiful (both the lady and the pose) dramatic, anguished take on the challenge theme. Lighting is excellent and I love the way the black clothing recedes into the dark background and divides the body into different sections, adding to the impression of conflict. The tight crop is also apt. Very well done.

The Electric Kool-aid Acid Test
by grigrigirl

Comment by Imagineer:
Stylish, sexy, striking, beautiful, creative - masterpiece! Julia, you're a star!

Passionate Intensity....an emotional perspective
by grigrigirl

Comment by undieyatch:
this is good...... 10 An awkward, but expressive human form, counts as combined point of view of the model and photographer to me. Dividing garmet which fades into the utilitarian black background effects what I see as an interesting pose and composition. I am biased to the colour and light which sets the tone easier to look at. A less explainatory title would have suited me better, this foto has enough power to stand without one.

Passionate Intensity....an emotional perspective
by grigrigirl

Comment by Fayech:
great soft lighting. love the shadows the play across the image.

swamp
by grigrigirl

Comment by pitsaman:
Nice framing and well done with the gaussian blur !

Passionate Intensity....an emotional perspective
by grigrigirl

Comment by lockjawdavis:
The title is such a literal interpreation of the shot it doesn't really allow the viewer to come up with his own POV. Still a nice pic.

Passionate Intensity....an emotional perspective
by grigrigirl

Comment by Shannon:
very nice, I like the lighting in this shot. 10

Passionate Intensity....an emotional perspective
by grigrigirl

Comment by brett2004:
strong emtion is emitted from this shot. i like it

Passionate Intensity....an emotional perspective
by grigrigirl

Comment by Nowhere_Man:
Shadow under her head, the dark background and dark clothing disassociates head from body, and legs from torso. To me, I can't see enough facial detail to ascertain emotion.