The Missing Link
by toddhead

Comment by Paul:
Great concept and well executed but I can't help but think how amazing this would have looked if all of the non-white skin was made or covered black and leveled to merge with the background.

Nonetheless - a really good entry (8).

The Missing Link
by toddhead

Comment by TrollMan:
Puzzling in more ways than one! :) Sharp, interesting, thought provoking and overall great shot. 7

The Missing Link
by toddhead

Comment by Kavey:
Very striking and the white facepaint really focuses attention on those beautiful eyes.

The Missing Link
by toddhead

Comment by aliqui:
This is quite a powerful image, and a great idea for this challenge!

I think this photo would be a good candidate for selective desaturation. I took a copy and played with it in Photoshop, and it looks really good with the desaturation and a contrast boost. I also dodged, burned, and sharpened the eyes a little more, and they look awesome.

I saved a copy of my edit in my Workshop. I know you didn't ask for an optional edit, so let me know if you want me to delete it.

June - Father's Day
by toddhead

Comment by ShutterPug:
Cute!

The Missing Link
by toddhead

Comment by tanguera:
Clever. Great expression. Incredible eyes.

June - Father's Day
by toddhead

Comment by bobcc:
This is my favorite of the the challenge

June - Father's Day
by toddhead

Comment by tanguera:
Top 10 for me so far. GREAT concept, nicely done, although the legs might be just a tad overexposed. I think the total lack of shadow or contour makes this shot less dynamic than it could be with some added depth.

June - Father's Day
by toddhead

Comment by vawendy:
Wonderful idea, and definitely a calendar idea instead of just a free study shot. Kudos! Legs seem a little soft & a little too pink, but 10 for idea & overall shot.

June - Father's Day
by toddhead

Comment by Ja-9:
neat idea...the white is almost to bright with those pale, pale legs...