In the shadows
by IreneM

Comment by sherpet:
Excellent portrait.......

Water Chemistry
by IreneM

Comment by taddzilla:
Really interesting shot. Nicely done.

In the shadows
by IreneM

Comment by CNovack:
Wow, great portrait the whites of the eyes of this grizzled cowboy really grabs the viewers attention. Subject really fills the frame and thus captures and HOLDS our attention. Focus is wonderful showing us every great detail upon this cowboys face. He does appear to be peering out or emerging out from the shadows. My only critique on this is that I wish that that there is greater definition of his hat - the black tones of his hat fade and blend in too well with the dark backdrop. Mayhap a little dodging around the brim and top portion of the hat would give it better definition. The other possibility is to place a light directly behind the subjects head to illuminate it better. But I would not use a strong light for then it will give too much of a halo look surrounding him - rather a dim light just enough to illuminate the edges of the hat like highlight shading such that it stands out from the dark backdrop.

Water Chemistry
by IreneM

Comment by ELLIPS:
Meets the challenge superbly and is a fantastic abstract.
The quality is incredible, especially considering this is basic editing.

In the shadows
by IreneM

Comment by Jaker:
Another shot with really good lighting! For some reason it really seems to work with this scruffy face. Brings out the wiskers and the lines. Very nice!

Natures teamwork
by IreneM

Comment by nutzito:
and here is Irene again, with another example of a perfect close up execution. I love the attention you dedicate to the details of your subjects, and the carefull lighting work, not to speak about your extraordinay talent at playing with liquids.

Water Chemistry
by IreneM

Comment by ahmadbaara:
Beautiful Capture of bubles ,sure wish there were some colors ;)

Natures teamwork
by IreneM

Comment by Jaker:
I KNEW that would happen! (Just read through your comments) Still one of the most striking images I've seen on this site. It's absolutely stunning in every way! I'm sorry that more people didn't "get it." 3 1's is a travesty.

Natures teamwork
by IreneM

Comment by Limbo:
Simply stunning.
Is that you in the bottom drop or just an odd refraction?

In the shadows
by IreneM

Comment by pillikcam:
Very nicely done