Still Life with Apples
by MAK

Comment by kellyo:
Beautiful lighting.

Kazaiya
by MAK

Comment by Melethia:
This is magical! The light, the color, the hair - all very very good, but what really makes it is her very wise and impish expression. From your notes, she's one very talented, very smart young lady and she makes an excellent photographic subject!

Highlands Lady
by MAK

Comment by Chinarosepetal:
This is loads better than it's score ;)

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!