Venus
by jmoore

Comment by Kali:
Absolutely stunning!

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Comment by scalvert:
Now THAT'S a happy baby! Looks like you dipped his pacifier in Belgian chocolate or something.

Venus
by jmoore

Comment by saintaugust:
one of the cooler and more original shots on dpc. i really like it, congratulations.

Venus
by jmoore

Comment by dreamingfaery:
That is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen. I have to say thank you, just for sharing it.

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Comment by Pedro:
how great is this? it's sometimes difficult to break free of the more traditional bebe shots...this one certainly does that with the capture of those curious eyes and slightly nefarious grin :)

well done. (love the one with the square crop as well)

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Venus
by jmoore

Comment by graphicfunk:
Another outstanding entry belonging right at the very top. Congratulations on your top 10 finish.

Venus
by jmoore

Comment by jenesis:
Gorgeous!!!! How did you do this? Was she behind glass or you underwater??? It's truly beautiful.

Venus
by jmoore

Comment by Catherine_B:
Very Howard Schatz - a great nude!

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by jmoore

Comment by Artifacts:
A fascinating and daring twist on the challenge theme. B&W works well, particularly with the dark scarf. Mid-tones are excellent and contrast is OK. Profile pose captured well.

Nudity will probably be thought gratuitous by some voters though it certainly is not even in this case. This is a tasteful and well captured image. It does not look like it has excessive electronic noise.

Technically it is slightly overexposed (pun unintended) on the upper leg, upper chest and top of the face of your model. You might consider a little darkening applied in those areas.

The bubbles around your model's head obscures the face. It would score better if viewers could see a facial expression to know what she is thinking.

It is a good concept and capture and should score higher than it probably will. Good job!

Venus
by jmoore

Comment by skief:
If she could have waited just a few seconds to clear the bubbles from around her face, would make it better.