Insight
by MAK

Comment by jonfrommk:
Wow. I have to say that I am not a big portrait fan in free studies, but occasionally DPC throws up an image that just stops you in your tracks and leaves your speechless

This is one of those shots

Love the fact that even though you have gone for only a half face portraitt (my favourite) that you have got it filling the screen so well

Love the high key and the outstanding shapness.

Terrific B&W conversion

9 from me

7B
by MAK

Comment by dainmcgowan:
great use of the wide angle to create the curves.
nice job on the b/w (and maybe some tone mapping as well).

processing smells a bit like MAK.

my pick for the blue.

Beetlejuice .. Beetlejuice ......... Beetle ... juice!
by MAK

Comment by see:
Incredible shot, with a comical twist, possible winner..

7B
by MAK

Comment by Nordlys:
Great composition, and I like the idea of creating curves from straight lines using a fisheye. The HDR treatment is a bit too much for my tastes.

7B
by MAK

Comment by Techo:
HDR really well done. I'm normally one to like it subtle to help with the exposure or if done right to get a real HDR style of effect, it should look sharp like this. Clever way to get a shot like this for the challenge using the wide angle ;) It's sorta Harry Potterisque.

The Weeping Willow
by MAK

Comment by emerygirl25:
I don't think this fits real well in cool colors, but it is a beautiful image.

Beetlejuice .. Beetlejuice ......... Beetle ... juice!
by MAK

Comment by Tim:
nice photo but sorry this is the flowering plants challenge!!! DNMC

7B
by MAK

Comment by laurie241:
Nice processing.

The Weeping Willow
by MAK

Comment by k9logic:
Wow. Cool landscape.

Beetlejuice .. Beetlejuice ......... Beetle ... juice!
by MAK

Comment by FireBird:
Love the combination of WA distortion and symmetry.