Blank
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
Pretty.

As a suggestion for playing with it: I'd try burning the brick wall to give it some added zing.

Apprehensive
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
The pose isn't bad (though I would crop higher to get rid of the white tummy). But wow... that expression says "I'm scared" to me.

It's in the Eyes
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
I've heard this tip from several master photographers, so I'm going to pass it on to you:

Always make sure there is at least a little bit of skin on the far side of the far eyeball.

In other words, she needs to turn her head towards you just another couple of degrees so that you can complete her eye socket. Doing so will have the double-effect of allowing you to see the iris of her far eye as well, which, looks strange in this image because of the way it is hiding.

Inhale
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
Actually... although she looks strained her ... I kind of like it, but would suggest that she "exaggerate it". Take it further... pull the arm up higher, bend a little further. Make it bold.

Exhale
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
Nice light. She just needs to relax a bit.

Visions of Maui
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
Hmmm... I like what you did on the right side, but not the top left. Clone some of the hairs out, but don't go in too tight on the left or it starts to look unnatural.

The Elusive Smile
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
Light enlarges, dark diminishes....

The bright white tummy makes her look fat. You could burn it down ... or crop it (perhaps up to the bottom of the jacket).

Edit to add: I do love her smile here. I like the way she smiles even with her eyes.

Message edited by author 2007-11-16 20:45:10.

Sleeping Beauty-Expert Editing
by Blue Moon

Comment by dwterry:
I'd suggest cropping higher. Her skin down along the bottom looks funny to me.

Sleeping Beauty-Expert Editing
by Blue Moon

Comment by idnic:
This is the most natural looking of the group. Skin looks like skin, not paint. They're all nicely done, just maybe a bit too processed.

Apprehensive
by Blue Moon

Comment by idnic:
I agree that she looks frightened here.. not her best expression. :/