Warmth
by joanns

Comment by panosm:
The model looks a bit bored, which for me it adds to the picture... I really like this, makes a strong first milliseconds impression too! On the downside (I thought about it for a while before I found something bad to say for the picture) the head band is black and white which make it difficult for someone to focus on her eyes without being distracted by it.

Warmth
by joanns

Comment by willem:
What a lovely portrait, great soft atmosphere and a very good choice of props and colors. And a beautiful model. Nice soft light distribution on the background as well and a border which really adds to the image. Fantastic. I personally love tight crops and wonder whether a slightly closer crop on the right side would have made it even stronger, I would have tried to crop out up to the black shirt, no skin showing.

Warmth
by joanns

Comment by groggyfroggy:
Great portrait. Even though she is not smiling she looks happy. Great job.

Keeyana, Candid
by joanns

Comment by KevinRiggs:
Wow!

Love this photo. It's sharp, its crisp but not overdone. You allow her skin and features to remain softly feminine without losing the spot on detail. The flowing line of the crease and the shadow lead upwards. The tones in this are spectacular for digital work. I love the way her face is lit and you have captured her lovely profile as though you'd been doing this for years and knew just when to take the shot. Great job!

If there is anything that you might consider I wonder how it would look if you selectively lightened the shadow on just above the bow. I'm not saying it'd be better but it might be worth your time to pop that shadow up just a shade or two and see the difference in the photo. One of the things that I like is the definition that the light gives to the subject so I can't say how it would affect it.

Regardless, this is a gorgeous capture and thinking that it was a candid rather than posed just adds to the appreciation.

Kev

Before the Rain
by joanns

Comment by Bungler:
Very cool! The whole effect is surreal. The flowers almost look like they are 'rendered'.

Moss
by joanns

Comment by blindjustice:
THis shot is great- its wonderfully primeval, it evokes J.R.R. Tolkien type imagery. incredible texture! great shot

Church and State, A Delicate Balance -- Mormon Temple and American Flag
by joanns

Comment by dinny:
i see symmetry, not as much balance

Church and State, A Delicate Balance -- Mormon Temple and American Flag
by joanns

Comment by Stagolee:
The title is a little over the top but the image without the short story title has good symmetry which represents balance.

Church and State, A Delicate Balance -- Mormon Temple and American Flag
by joanns

Comment by adine:
This would be a good postcard shot. The flowers make a great foreground.

Church and State, A Delicate Balance -- Mormon Temple and American Flag
by joanns

Comment by Curious:
Beautiful image. The central composition works well. The coulours and lighting are rich. The stop-motion on the fountains creates a nice texture contrast to the building.