A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by lisae:
Hehe, cool idea. Looks like the kind of mugshot an aspiring actor would hand out to agents, maybe. I like the composition. I feel like the light is a little bit too strong, though.

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by Morgan:
Fun image, great work

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by aussie:
A very creative shot. I like the hands around the face, it adds interest and it actually looks like you are holding your head. Good luck in this challenge.

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by HBunch:
I like it. I especially like how the hair doesn't blend into the background all the way, you have made it so that you can tell the difference between the hair and the background, which I'm sure is a difficult task with a shot like this. Would make a great black and white portrait too. good luck in the challenge.

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by arnit:
I think it needs to be sharper. Great idea and good contrast.

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by togtog:
Interesting photo :)

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by Kavey:
Hello Gordon - this is nice... though you look somewhat uncomfortable! Where are you looking? It seems off to the side?

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by kandyj:
Nince use of the challenge in a creative way.

A body : Apart
by Gordon

Comment by jmsetzler:
hello gordon :) You better put that thing back in place before you go to las vegas... you may need it :) - 10 - setzler

Sabbatier Star
by Gordon

Comment by goodtempo:
Critique Club critique:

Composition/Content: This picture has great "Wow" effect with the bright and almost neon colors. The shape also adds to the presentation of the colors. The center of interest is the bluish purple star shape in the center of the picture. From there the eye is drawn outward in every direction as the star seems to explode with color in every direction. Very dramatic coloring with the yellows/oranges/reds contrasting with the blues. Interesting crop: we know the shape is a star, but we want to see the tips that have travelled out of the picture. The crop left just the right amount of background.
Background: The gradient from the light blue background around the borders to the darker blue background closer to the subject makes it appear that the subject is part of the background but at the same time is connected to and is coming out of the background.
Camera Work/Technical: Nice work with the zoom to create the "Star Burst".
Digital Processing: Interesting Sabbatier Effect processing to produce the overall effect.
My Opinion: I think you impressed everyone with this photograph. I think it would have scored higher if the audience was told ahead of time to expect some photographs with creative digital processing. I think the photo might win on other sites used to creative digital processing. The more I look at it the more I like it. Well done!