"Can't Leave Well Enough Alone" or "Baby Needs a New Paint Job"
by Jesuispeure

Comment by melismatica:
This got one of my higher scores (a 7). Partly, because it reminded me of my youngest daughter who does this constantly. I used to do it also but now I hardly ever paint my nails. Emotional responses aside I loved the bold red of her nails and the glass (is that a frozen daquiri?). You went beyond just showing a close-up of fingers and placed them in context. The fact that the contents of the glass she is holding is the same color red shows that you put some thought and care into the photo. Nice work!

Pale Josephine
by Jesuispeure

Comment by melismatica:
Okay, now I recall. I liked this an awful lot but wanted a bit less blurring and yes, a less tight crop. You've achieved that and more with the second version. I'm so glad you continued with this idea. I gave this one a five, BTW. Pretty high for me in this challenge. :D

Pale Josephine Redux
by Jesuispeure

Comment by melismatica:
Beautiful! I really liked the idea of the first one but if I recall, it was rather small and I thought a bit too tightly cropped. I'll have to go back and check. This one is lovely. The model's figure is gorgeous. Thanks for posting it!

Melissa

Pale Josephine Redux
by Jesuispeure

Comment by KarenB:
just enough motion to give the sense of the dancing, yet the image is clear enough to tell a story. I like the inclusion of the hands, and the lighting/background are wonderful. great shot!

Pale Josephine Redux
by Jesuispeure

Comment by Koriyama:
Very, very sexy. Ilike this on many levels.

Pale Josephine
by Jesuispeure

Comment by jodiecoston:
This was one of my only 10's. I'm shocked that it didn't do better. Please make a print available, I'd love this on my wall.

Pale Josephine Redux
by Jesuispeure

Comment by justine:
Nice...I really like this.

Peek-A-Boo...
by Jesuispeure

Comment by melismatica:
I like the vintage boudoir photo look of this composition. The graininess works.

Peek-A-Boo...
by Jesuispeure

Comment by Tranquil:
I love the concept and the shot...a little bit too noisy though. It still works--10.

River of Light
by Jesuispeure

Comment by sfalice:
Interesting and different take on the Challenge. You gave yourself a difficult task to show the river of light with candles alone. I think you probably compromised on a darker exposure so that you wouldn't blow thecandle light too much. It was successful as far as I'm concerned. I like it a lot. Good one.