09 Sea of Soft
by SandyP

Comment by L1:
Soft and delicate...just want to reach out and touch those wonderful feathers. :)

08 And Speaking of Turtles. . .
by SandyP

Comment by Retroesque:
Ok - so from the thumb I thought it was an elephant - AMAZING!

08 And Speaking of Turtles. . .
by SandyP

Comment by pjangel:
Dang... those are huge legs. The perspective makes them almost look like an elephants leg!

An Urban Face
by SandyP

Comment by jonfrommk:
How do you do it?

There are times when I think I take a decent portrait shot, but you consistantly manage to capture people in a way that shows not only their face, but their humanity as well

This is another glorious example of that ability. A photo that tells of a life, of good times and bad times but where the strength of spirit remains unvanquished

As ever the technical elements are wonderful, but is the fact that as a viewer one gets to see not simply a portrait but a person that astounds me

Probably my second favourite ever portrait that you have taken

Thank you for sharing - and also for the story behind the shot

Abbylicious !
by SandyP

Comment by jdannels:
sh has beautiful eyes, they seem to bouncing right off the screen. glad you could get some photos of her. :)

An Urban Face
by SandyP

Comment by jdannels:
I really like the muted tones. It gives the photo a gentle feel. Congrats on 15th in the Free Study!

An Urban Face
by SandyP

Comment by roz:
hey sandy ... i havent even looked at the competition in this challenge so i never saw this brilliant portrait .. the unusual slant of his head, that nearly cheeky expression and your processing all make this a stunning image .. a brilliant place in the free study too ... we certainly showed 'em this time eh !!??... lol .. :)

05 Blissful Sun Bather
by SandyP

Comment by cogerox:
Wonderful refelction, Sandy. You've definitley caught him in a blissful moment.

08 And Speaking of Turtles. . .
by SandyP

Comment by patio127:
Great, Sandy- showing that handsome fishy to compare to the legs ! You sure get some awesome shots at the zoo- envious !

An Urban Face
by SandyP

Comment by Jutilda:
That's so good Sandy. Considering how many entries there were, this is an unbelievable finish! CONGRATS