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by Dirt_Diver

Comment by TCGuru:
I am not going to vote since I saw this before the challenge but I think this is a wonderful example of PJs. Your B&W conversion is wonderful and really compliments the pose nicely. I am thinking you will hit top 10. I can't say that for sure, but I'm hoping. Very nicely done, Joe. Good luck!!!

Brittany
by Dirt_Diver

Comment by Hipychik:
Great processing and beautiful model but the angle you shot from seems to make her head appear to big for her body.

Brittany
by Dirt_Diver

Comment by chromeydome:
unusual, unique--I like the slightly warm tonality. Her softness contrasts with the harsher textures, and her mood seems to fit her location. The angle seems to make her head appear a bit large in relation to her body, but not distractingly so--only because I am spending a lot of time with this image. Her eyes are spot on perfect--sharp and luminous, and you have done well in keeping her the brightest element overall. I think maybe a pose change (slight) that has a shoe peeking out from under the dress might connect her to the ground a bit--she seems disconnected from it somehow. I like the hands behind the back--works well with her slightly defensive expression. Nicely done. 9

Brittany
by Dirt_Diver

Comment by nixter:
A lovely portrait, I like this perspective! : )

unknown
by Dirt_Diver

Comment by ace flyman:
I don't think a portrait gets any better than this. The lighting is great, pose is perfect, Nice work!!!!

Brittany
by Dirt_Diver

Comment by Blackbox:
It's a very strange entry for 'Free Study' to me. Strange but good. Very good: 10

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by Dirt_Diver

Comment by cablondeone:
Cute shot. I like it in B&W.

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by Dirt_Diver

Comment by cloe15:
NICE PORTRAIT

Brittany
by Dirt_Diver

Comment by Bernard_Marx:
Very nice. I love the pov of this.

unknown
by Dirt_Diver

Comment by Shaka:
great portrait! Can I ask you -- how exactly do you get the background to be all black like that??