Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by trying2bstill:
This is great!!! good use of purple. 10

Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by Stagolee:
Fantastic image

Funny Girl (my first portrait attempt)
by Bassie

Comment by dr rick:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

The message
A nice portrait that shows off some of the girl's personality. She seems bubbly, exuberant, and (yes!) funny. Someone who would be a joy to be with.

Creative choices
The model's expression is great, and really "makes" this photo. The striped shirt works well, as does the hat. The lighting doesn't seem right, although I don't have enough experience myself to say just what's wrong; the shadows just seem strange. I like the centered composition (after all, she likes to be the "center of attention", right!). But I think cropping off the bottom third (at about her elbows) would give the portrait more impact.

Technical aspects
This photo is technically perfect. Focus, exposure, color are all great.

The photographer
by Bassie

Comment by Bran-O-Rama:
Nude bike day? Sounds painful.. >.<

Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by alean_d:
Blackface?

Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by dsa157:
love it. the areas you chose for purple are terrific. I love the edgy angle of the hat and popsicle. very creative. 10!

Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by dagaleaa:
very interesting....I think I like it!

Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by Faye Pekas:
This is strange and wonderful. I love the title too. Colors and shading are perfect. I hope you take the blue.

Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by Gracious:
Great! I bet this wins the challenge. It's unique, vivid, and executed perfectly. 10!

Hard Licker
by Bassie

Comment by dphillips:
Great.Deserves a 10.