Peaseblossom
by MichaelC

Comment by rlewis:
very cool composition

Peaseblossom
by MichaelC

Comment by Lydia:
I wonder how the voters will take her being naked. I think it was risky and doesn't add anything to the shot. Perhaps it even takes away from her adorable face and that HAT.

Peaseblossom
by MichaelC

Comment by Qart:
One of my favorites for the challenge. The edit is subtle and very effective and overall the image invokes a very warm and pleasants response from me, the viewer. I do wonder if it will be received fairly by an element that may consider the nature of the subject disturbing and show their displeasure with a barrage of low, lower, lowest votes... I've always had a hard time relating to that mindset and look forward to seeing how this plays out.

Peaseblossom
by MichaelC

Comment by Bear_Music:
Oh you are going to get HAMMERED by the anti-child-nudity police :-(

nearing journey's end
by MichaelC

Comment by JulietNN:
a little too bright on her face where as his is shadowy, nice shot

nearing journey's end
by MichaelC

Comment by Ja-9:
nice shot

nearing journey's end
by MichaelC

Comment by avalanche1030:
Black and white is great. Wonderful portrait of love and anticipation.

nearing journey's end
by MichaelC

Comment by whitewolf:
Actually - the journey's just beginning! Nice photo!

nearing journey's end
by MichaelC

Comment by bassbone:
i like the lighting on the woman's face a lot - she really seems to glow - i just worry that the lighting on the man and the belly are a bit unbalanced

nearing journey's end
by MichaelC

Comment by stratblues:
touching shot (no pun intended). great lighting. 8