Peas in the Middle East
by Rebecca

Comment by lil_mo:
Hey there:) I think it came out pretty well! I didn't vote since I knew it was yours but thought I'd comment now that voting is over and such.

I agree with one of your other commenters, that maybe a diff perspective might have helped the peace symbol stand out better. Also, my first impression was that the lighting is a little harsh- dark pea shadows in contrast to the highlights on the left being a bit blown, but overall a cool idea!

Never Too Old
by Rebecca

Comment by Nuzzer:
5: nice composition and colours

Never Too Old
by Rebecca

Comment by whiteroom:
cute!

Never Too Old
by Rebecca

Comment by Judi:
I remember reading Nancy Drew novels....cool!

Never Too Old
by Rebecca

Comment by BeckyT:
This cracks me up. I used to read Nancy Drew books all the time. Definately meets the challenge.

The Flaming Snowball
by Rebecca

Comment by _eug:
Hmmmm... The first thing I notice when I look at this is the fuzzy halo caused by the blurring of the background. I think you over did it with the blur and your selection control needs a bit of work. For example look at her fingertips. They came out slightly fuzzy.

Just my personal preference, but since it's advanced I would have touched up the stray hairs by cloning.

I like the composition, except I'd like to see more of her expression (blocked by the hair) and the face of the girl in the background.

The Flaming Snowball
by Rebecca

Comment by hotpasta:
Rebecca, I've read the threads and tried to understand your frustrations. I think the selective desat wasn't necessary, and if I can be so honest (and still remain friends), it looks like a snapshot taken by a proud mum at a carnival or ssomething. While she is pretty and has a lovely expression on her face, it lacks the kind of WOW factor needed to get more 6's, 7's and 8's...

I am also wondering if it would have been better to actually see the FUELLED BY CHOCOLATE rather than hide it, as it would have added a quirkiness to the shot...

still friends???

Enzo

Peas in the Middle East
by Rebecca

Comment by ImageryMontana:
This sure made me laugh. Well done.

Never Too Old
by Rebecca

Comment by Jutilda:
GOD I loved Nancy Drew Mysteries!!!!! Takes me back. Thanks for the remembrance.

Never Too Old
by Rebecca

Comment by heathen:
Becky, you're going to get a lot of comments about the background...but I think this is a cute shot.