Basic
by moniepenny

Comment by alfresco:
Don't edit the freckles. Why would you even consider to edit the freckles? Keep the freckles. Very nice sp - may want to blur/soften the leaves on the left a tad.

Nicely done!

Moi.
by moniepenny

Comment by maguero:
Nice portrait, your expression resembles somewhat that of the Mona Lisa.

Message edited by author 2006-07-08 10:15:41.

Reflection
by moniepenny

Comment by rscorp:
Nice shot. Love the puddle and how crisp everything is.

imperfections
by moniepenny

Comment by thomaspeople:

Originally posted by moniepenny: I'm feeling at a photography low point right now. So post your biggest photographic disappointment and how you got over it.

Next time you're feeling low, come back to this picture and remind yourself what you're capable of. I answered in your thread, but saw this and wanted to comment here as well. This is a beautiful self-portrait and you obviously agonized over sharing this much of yourself. You have a good eye and understand the art of expression.

Keep at it. You clearly love what you do.

imperfections
by moniepenny

Comment by Judi:
How can anyone turn away in disgust when they see true beauty.

Drowning
by moniepenny

Comment by wavelength:
This image is somehow strangely powerful to me. Somehow the impression of a bride in a veil going to meet a man she does not love comes to mind. The veil is cutting off an chokin the life from her, smothering her. She is no longer important and all that matters now is the veil. She has become a bride and as such, is no longer herself. She's almost being pushed out of the frame by it even.

Beyond that, I love the soft look and feel of this.

BTW - If you turn this 90 degrees CCW, then the whole feel of this changes.

PPS - Something like this would score about a 3.5 in a challenge. I love it.

Feathers
by moniepenny

Comment by undieyatch:
for me a bit of an awkward crop but beautiful fiery feather image...
I enjoy your entry, but do like your outtakes as well.

imperfections
by moniepenny

Comment by rscorp:
Beautiful pic, beautiful lady. I like the lighting very much, not only on your face but along the shirt as well. Very nice.

Kaleidoscopic
by moniepenny

Comment by rblanton:
Nice coloration and lead into and out of the shot. Great Bokeh and it works well here.

Kaleidoscopic
by moniepenny

Comment by ratz:
This is a real gem,Well done!