A Woman of a Certain Age
by Bear_Music

Comment by MrsFuzzButt:
After breastfeeding four kids, those could be mine. :-) Sorry I didn't get to comment on this during the challenge, but here it goes. I think the biggest distraction here is the fabric bunched beneath her breasts. It makes it look as though she were at Mardi Gras and just decided to flash the camera. The pose is rather bland as well. When I see this shot, I think of the Calendar Girls in England. A different pose, with an appropriate prop and B&W would work. This woman makes me think "classic." I don't know why.

Milk, Blue, Cheese — Irish Porter
by Bear_Music

Comment by RonBeam:
Best graphically accomplished shot in the challenge, this is a delight to look at and would make a great wall hanging in a restaurant. I would shop it around, if I were you. One of my top ten of this week.

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by maralomar:
nice one, i really like it

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by pearlseyes:
Nice composition

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by samtrundle:
Im going to guess, on the basis of the border and processing that this is one of Bear's. Whoever is behind it, it's a really pretty shot, but a) this is the 100th time I've seen this title (not really your fault) and B) I'm not 100% convinced the title really fits properly - their isn't really enough contrast between the dark and light areas to justify the title. Oh well... 7.

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by johansec:
Very pretty. Great colors and tones.

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by neenee1999:
Gorgeous image, wonderful colors! Wow what a scenic view, lucky you!! 9

Darkness & Light
by Bear_Music

Comment by terje:
Excellent sunset! Really get drawn into the photo with this composition!

Milk, Blue, Cheese — Irish Porter
by Bear_Music

Comment by pinotken:
great contrasts

rosie-staring.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:
Not a window, a light. Shot by lamplight at ISO 1600. Crop doesn't work, I'd get too close to the ear or lose the neckline. If I went any further with this, I'd clone that stuff out in the lower left. Doesn't look that red to me, here, but I'll have to wait until daylight to evaluate the print.