A Little Down Time
by RiderGal

Comment by kandyj:
Very nice shot, creative, personal, dof.

Sunset on The City: A 30th Floor View
by RiderGal

Comment by KickDrum5150:
I see a postcard in the making.

Sunset on The City: A 30th Floor View
by RiderGal

Comment by PTLParsons:
And what a view it is. What city is it? Shame the sky didn't have a lot of beautiful blues in it. Love the shadow on the bank and part of the buildings. Real nice shot. Nice 8. PTL

A Little Down Time
by RiderGal

Comment by joshua:
too much light

Sunset on The City: A 30th Floor View
by RiderGal

Comment by imagesloyola:
nice pix, i like the colours and excellent composition.

A Little Down Time
by RiderGal

Comment by magnetic9999:
harsh light makes relaxing angle not comfortable looking

Sunset on The City: A 30th Floor View
by RiderGal

Comment by Lustre:
A very nice photo - I guess the cars and bridge qualify for the travel but I think the photo is a nice scenic photo on it's own.

A Little Down Time
by RiderGal

Comment by bamaster:
Odd angle... not sure how I feel about the arms taking up the entire photo. If I had to change something it would be for her to wear a solid colored shirt without texture.

Au Natural
by RiderGal

Comment by LindaLee:
I especially love the "coloration" that you chose for this shot. Composition and lighting all work well for me.

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment by GeneralE:
I think you conveyed the impossibility of adequately juggling study, social life, and bodily survival. I gave this a 7 the first time around.

I'm bothered most by the glare on the forehead, partly for the loss of detail, but more because I think it's a little inconsistent with the theme you're propounding. If the subject is falling asleep while studying, I expect a dim, late-night type of look. I suppose it could be early morning before the big exam, but it seems too bright for that.

Either the late-night or morning look could be partly compensated for and emphasized by putting into duotone mode instead of the current grayscale mode.

If you're not familiar with duotones, I'd be happy to post a couple of tests with your image -- send me an email.