Week 26 - The DARKROOM
by Ken

Comment by Germaine:
If this isn't over in the Time Machine challenge it should be! Great find and great processing.

Portrait 02
by Ken

Comment by Ken:

Originally posted by bvy: Beautiful pose (what did you tell her to look at?). The fence doesn't bother me too much, but have you tried it in black and white? Sometimes that helps take the attention away from distractions (and I think you could get a beautiful black and white here in any case).

I told her to look at the camera, which is why she looked away!

Portrait 02
by Ken

Comment by bvy:
Beautiful pose (what did you tell her to look at?). The fence doesn't bother me too much, but have you tried it in black and white? Sometimes that helps take the attention away from distractions (and I think you could get a beautiful black and white here in any case).

Portrait 02
by Ken

Comment by Molly:
Definately well worth the nickel!! She is such a beautiful model and I am so glad to see someone else posting pictures of their kids as much as I do! I like the crop and the expression.. looks to me like she's pondering what she's going to spend that nickel on! Too cute!

Portrait 02
by Ken

Comment by Lonni:
Well you certainly nailed the focus :)
I like how the hair conceals the right eye, thereby drawing the focus to the left. I also like the compliments of the green/orange of the shirt/background.

I guess my only criticism would be the somewhat flat lighting, but that was out of your control. I guess her skin really is that perfect!

Fury
by Ken

Comment by SandyP:
Beautiful, Ken! I love the effect of that fog /steam drifting over the pier.

Week 27 - Boatyard
by Ken

Comment by Melethia:
A rare instance where I like both versions about the same. The black and white adds to the timelessness of the scene, but the color is nicely muted - adds a vibrance that isn't as apparent in the B&W version. Nifty location!

Week 28 - Pirate Ship
by Ken

Comment by ErikV:
Nice set of lines. Agree with previous comment that soft yet detailed works well.

Portrait-01.jpg
by Ken

Comment by violinist123:
A fashion model in the making.

Week 26 - The DARKROOM
by Ken

Comment by BAMartin:
This is fantastic for being a rushed photo. Such a timeless feeling, like a trip into the 40's.