Highlands Lady
by MAK

Comment by WeJay:
This is one of the best done portraits in the challenge! It has got nice tones, wonderful framing, and great intimacy to it!

I don't know why it scores lower. A 10 from me (albeit post challenge)!

Regards,
Vikram

Highlands Lady
by MAK

Comment by choltmeier:
Great clarity and sharpness on the eye. Shallow DoF adds intrigue. 8

Highlands Lady
by MAK

Comment by ubique:
What a beautiful, natural portrait! Made with great judgement, restraint and skill, it will look just as good in 20 years, or in 100 years, as it looks now. It's an enduring photograph of a lovely woman. She's a 10 and so is your photograph ... 10. And also awarded the Order of the Thumb:


P.S. Before anyone is able to post one of those ghastly "pimped" caricatures that so often pass as portraits here, they should have to take a long look at this. Some of the models might learn a thing or two from it as well.

Highlands Lady
by MAK

Comment by Ken:
Very nice job on the lighting and I really like the pose. B&W works well for this.

The Fool on the Hill
by MAK

Comment by srugolo:
Hey didn't vote on this. Beautiful image Mak!

Highlands Lady
by MAK

Comment by rlewis:
good focus on the eyes and the lips come out well also; the position of her face in the image is a little uncomfortable to me...perhaps more to the left would be more appealing

The Fool on the Hill
by MAK

Comment by Structor:
Great shot. Congrats on your high finish!

The Silent
by MAK

Comment by briantammy:
this works well for the challenge. a bit dark though i think.

The Fool on the Hill
by MAK

Comment by bassbone:
The placement of the tree and the slope of the land and how much sky is around create a feeling of extreme expanse. Great finish and great image.

The Fool on the Hill
by MAK

Comment by bucket:
lovely work...strong composition...