The Girl
by Judi

Comment by smudgeSMJ:
While there is a clear subject here, the girl, both because she is the only human in the shot and it's the title of the photo, I don't feel like the character gets to shine here. The dress looks as though it's caught on the fence and there is nothing that helps the character to stand out against the background of the barn -- I think greater DOF or alternate lighting could help her really pop. Love the idea of it.

A cup of Tea
by Judi

Comment by Cory:
It's probably from the steam, but his right eye (on the left in the portrait) is really low contrast.

Otherwise this is a rather nice shot... (By the way, where the hell did you get that suit-jacket? The thing is either size 70 or the model is a very small person. (and it looks a bit like BOTH are true here!))

A cup of Tea
by Judi

Comment by PennyStreet:
I really like the original, but this is very well done... love the light. Great job. bump.

The Girl
by Judi

Comment by bmartuch:
She seems to have entered another world.

A cup of Tea
by Judi

Comment by CNovack:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

Such a stern look on such a young face, but then, it is channeling some of that 'what may care' expression from the original. Lighting is good and showcases a lot of details, but need to watch that it is not too overpowering. On both the PC and laptop monitors, the left side of his face is a bit blown out and the right side of the white coffee cup has blown highlights. I do have another suggestion that the original makes good use of that could be utilized to great effect in this redux. Zoom or crop closer to the main subject. Bring your audience closer to the subject - give and up close and personal 'conversation' with this gent. I feel this has more a stand-offish feel where the original had more closeness of familiarity to it. Unless....stand-offish is what you were going for but not quite sure.

A cup of Tea
by Judi

Comment by tanguera:
Good job! Technically, I think this would have worked better if the camera were level rather than slightly below eye level. And the highlights are a bit blown on the camera left side of the face, and camera right side of the cubp

The Girl
by Judi

Comment by Nadine_Vb:
Is her dress attached with a string to stay up in the air?
Overall a pleasing image

The Girl
by Judi

Comment by Tiny:
I think her dress got caught.

8 kids??? I'm out of here!
by Judi

Comment by Ammie:
Great it ribboned. Lovely and matching congrats

8 kids??? I'm out of here!
by Judi

Comment by sfalice:
Judi, you do have a knack for finding a winner. This is both fun and appropriate to the challenge.
Good to see you on the front page.