Timeless
by crik

Comment by SaraR:
A beautifully observed photograph. The monotone conversion is spot on, and compliments the subject.

Timeless
by crik

Comment by Teafran:
Natural candid captures are very hard to pull off in particular from the angle the author chose. This is a very effective image and conversion - the author has a good sense for zone system images and demonstrates it here. On original rating review, this image was rated a 9, but on comment review, the technical and artistic excellance justifies rerating to a 10. A top ten image and potential ribbon contender. Well done.

Timeless
by crik

Comment by Gnarf:
beutiful

Timeless
by crik

Comment by justdidi:
Took me a bit to see the hands touching. Maybe more contrast/vignetting so the first thing you see are the hands?

High Key African Daisies
by crik

Comment by banmorn:
WTG, Crik. The hi key worked out fine! Congrats!

High Key African Daisies
by crik

Comment by Teafran:
Richly detailed with incredible detail, the soft lighting worked well in this image. Unfortunately, the lighting isn't creative in any sense. Having said that, it is a unbelievable demonstration of HOW to light an image rather than a creative use of lighting. That's what makes this image so very hard to properly evaluate and rate - it's perfect in terms of technical and artistic success, but the lighting is unknown and not particularly special in the sense of being "creative". Benefit of the doubt to the author - well done.

Garden Lizard
by crik

Comment by bvy:
Wonderful textures, crik. I like how you framed this. The bokeh is really striking and complements your subject well.

High Key African Daisies
by crik

Comment by tanguera:
Very delicate and well lit. Fabulous colors. Could have used a little more depth.

Garden Lizard
by crik

Comment by andrewt:
excellent finish. A really excellent shot.

Garden Lizard
by crik

Comment by jomari:
Great shot.