Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by Brad:
Great composition and the overall levels and tones ceate a warmth & mood. about th eimage.
I know it is a style, but the overly-smooth skin needs texture in my opinion, as it becomes a bit out of place considering the details and textures in everyting else around.
Well done, and one I would be proud to call my own.

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by Ivory:
Wow very interesting post processing, I really like it, like the crop as well. Good luck with this one its different!

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by bood:
very good!

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by magenmarie:
i LOVE this. YOu captured the cutest look on her face! 10.

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by Kelli:
How sweet! This is a beautiful contrast of young and old, beauty and decay. 10 from me.

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by CNovack:
This is a lovely portrait. Love the tones and colors on this from the rustic browns of the old wood to the soft pastel pink of the girl's dress that brings the punch of color into the scene. I like the dichotomy of the old and new you present in this composition. The old and rustic (and falling apart) surroundings of the chair, porch, window, and iron gate juxtapositioned next to the little girl holding flowers which symbologically represents life anew. She is Spring to the rustic house's Autumn. My only critique on this portrait is that the girl's expression. She is looking directly at the photographer/viewer and projects the feel that she is not quite happy with her picture being taken. A much more candid or relaxed shot when she is not looking directly at the camera would have been better.

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by lahulfman:
there is depth to this girls eyes

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by Alain:
Nice picture, I love the lighting and the feeling it gives to the picture, well done.

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by h2:
you should have rotated this some degrees clockwise

Appalachian Porch Flower
by susi

Comment by Jutilda:
Perfect. susi???