Sorceress
by LevT

Comment by dtremain:
She's not sure she likes me - a very appraising look. Love the detail in her face and hands and shawl.

kiss
by LevT

Comment by insteps:
Classic shot that's very well done.

end of winter
by LevT

Comment by Melethia:
This one makes me smile. :-)

Sorceress
by LevT

Comment by njsabs:
She has stories to tell I am sure of. Hope she is safe and happy. This image gives me an emotional response, which is always good.

end of winter
by LevT

Comment by tanguera:
Love the tiny snowmen

Sorceress
by LevT

Comment by gsal:
Portrait of the year. No doubt. Congrats!

Sorceress
by LevT

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: This is an amazing portrait Lev - more so given the original file; I can't remember where I saw that, but to have seen the potential and then to pull off an edit to this effect is amazing. Toning and structure is just brilliant and the expression of the women priceless.

Critical stuff: I think the linearly textured background over her left shoulder is perhaps a little distracting - might it have been selectively blurred? (Nit-picking!)

Overall: A magnificent portrait - very well seen and masterfully edited.

kiss
by LevT

Comment by illini75:
I really like this shot. The man standing on his toes really conveys the idea of the kiss. The black and white is very effective.

Sorceress
by LevT

Comment by Cuttooth:
great portrait. the lines on her face tell a lifetime of experiences one can only imagine.
the processing is fantastic too.

(voted earlier)

Sorceress
by LevT

Comment by nixter:
So much character. Great portrait!