Gioconda
by WalesP

Comment by twmax:
This photo IS beautiful, and it does certainly have a peaceful feel to it. The candles and the candle light really are an enhancement. All, I know, though, is if I tried getting into this position, someone would have to call 911.

Hey jonathans, I found the butter.
by WalesP

Comment by colorcarnival:
Still out of town but I had to say CONGRATS!!!!!!

Gioconda
by WalesP

Comment by Sonifo:
I really like the glow on her face from the candles. Very soft and pretty. Not sure though I like her hand wrapped around her back like that. Beautiful b/w.

Hey jonathans, I found the butter.
by WalesP

Comment by aimgoldsmith:
even though you have failed, i think that you have won...

Gioconda
by WalesP

Comment by BAMartin:
I think the pose is the most interesting part of this photo. I do think the look on her face is rather peaceful.

Hey jonathans, I found the butter.
by WalesP

Comment by scarab440:
this is awesome! big improvement over the original!

congrats on the brown - brown.

Hey jonathans, I found the butter.
by WalesP

Comment by jonfrommk:
One of the great things about DPC is the way it allows you to watch people's photography improve and mature over time. I'm sure when you look at this image and compare it to ones that you took in the past like and you must cringe at the fact that you used to produce images of such sharpness and with a range of vibrant colours as well as the fact that they used to be so so big

A sterling effort for which I unreservedly salute you

Gioconda
by WalesP

Comment by Bud:
Interesting pose - There are no notes on the post processing, but some of the shadow areas look like they were "worked over" a bit too much. I do like unique pose and the candles.

Hey jonathans, I found the butter.
by WalesP

Comment by bvy:
Who's the brownest of them all... ?

Hey jonathans, I found the butter.
by WalesP

Comment by J-Me:
Ok, I'm on the floor, laughing! Congratulations!!!! Well done! Brown for the "Brown Challenge"! Love it!!!