Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by dwterry:
Love it. I think slightly more dramatic lighting could have made this even better, but I love her eyes. Good luck in the challenge!

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by wkmen:
I can't help drawing a comparison to the popular National Geographic photo of the Afghani girl. Without that comparison, your picture would rate better with me. It's a bit inconsistent to have her with a burqa-like shawl and lip gloss and streaked hair. The catch lights are kinda big. A fine portrait if not for such strong resemblance to the NG pic.

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by Louison:
Very good portrait, sharp, well composed, well lit. The model is beautiful and the expression, interesting.

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by Philos:
Nice realy nice.
And she has lovely big eyes to let this work.

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by TLL061:
good shot , i would have like a differnt coloe scarf 6

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by Clifton E Jones:
Beautiful portrait...excellent composition.......

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by photom:
WOW! It's very similar to some recent entries - but SUPERBLY done. Perfect exposure and great selection of costume (and model of course.) Best portrait in the challenge, hands down.

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by moodville:
Has a somewhat Steve McCurry look to it. I have no experience with people portraits so my opinions are purely personal. I think there is a little too much black cloth at the bottom of the shot and probably would have preferred that the face fill the frame a little more and had the cloth down to the first crease under the chin. the lighting looks good although there is a fairly heavy shadow from her nose. The eyes look clear and sharp and the skin tones look good too.

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by Article19:
yes, say it with me 'cliche'

Open Eyes
by magnetic9999

Comment by MAK:
this looks familiar style. good face