Cardinal
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by mpeters:
Could use a slight bump in exposure. Your choice of frame works well to complement the shot.

Cardinal
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by whitewolf:
Nice catch!

Ponder the Thought
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by aimeethetoo:
I like the sepia tones and your model's facial expression in this shot. It is a tad soft but that happens with these low lighting conditions...very difficult. I wonder if bringing out the blacks in Selective Color would have given this a stronger silhouette sort of look without ruining the background tones...probably not. Woe to Basic Editing! : )

Grace
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by aimeethetoo:
Oh what a sweet little face. Something about her eyes makes her look older her years. I like the b&w and the contrast - maybe bringing out the blacks even more would be nice. About your score...I didn't vote in this challenge but I think that a wee bit sharper focus would have given you a boost and aside from that, it's the face of a child and for some reason the voters are often harsh on pic's of children. I don't understand it either! Big heartless meanies!!

Grace
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by jfwolpert:
i didnt get to vote on this but she is very cute! i like the get down to her eye level comment, try some more for us!

Grace
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by yanko:
Lovely photograph. I'd prefer a little more contrast but everything else is perfect.

Cardinal
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by dougmc1:
Great capture. Would have been a little more impactful if you could of put a little more light (or flash) on the cardinal without scaring him. All in all, very nice!

Cardinal
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by dfstevenson:
A little flash would improve your photo

Grace
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by johnnyfriesen:
need more contrast and greater detail. HINT: when photographing children get down to their eye-level, it improves the image dramatically. first off, they're not intimidated by a taller person with a camera, second, you stoop down to their world, and see things from their perspective.

Ponder the Thought
by msdoubletrouble

Comment by karmat:
I love the lighting on this. I think, though, the focus may be a bit soft. He looks very reflective, and that makes this an emotional shot, I think.