Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment by Melethia:
Good setting, nice even light on the face, and the only "improvement" would be to have the eye contact someone else mentioned. I liked this one when voting - it was real.

Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment by JuliBoc:
She's beautiful, Catherine, and you captured that beauty. I think it would have scored better if she was looking into the camera, and if there was a little more contrast. I like the softness in this shot, but when compared with the other entries in the challenge it appears a little washed out. From the standpoint of a family keepsake, I think this will be treasured. From a photography contest point of view, it lacks impact. My impression is "that is her", it doesn't show me any specific aspect of her or a mood or an emotion. I gave it a 6.

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by SandyP:
Oh CATHEREINE!!!!!! I didn't realize this awesome photo got dq'd!!! I'm so sorry!!! Having lost a ribbon photo to a dq, I know how disappointing it is to have one finish this strong and lose it! DARN!!!

Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment by SandyP:
This is beautiful Catherine. You did a great job making her comfortable in front of the camera. She does in fact look so pretty in front of those beautiful flowers!

Kay and Azaleas
by noraneko

Comment by bmartuch:
I think this is a nice portrait. More detail then you see in most portraits. I'm surprised it didn't score higher. I think Jeffrey is right. You must have a regular portrait background or DPC will crush you.

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by pineapple:
That's an unexpected.... well, live and learn. Still a very nice image. Bet it would be even nicer without grain ;-)

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by cassilda_terry:
Dq'd. That sucks...

Message edited by author 2007-03-25 12:15:48.

Make A Wish
by noraneko

Comment by posthumous:
a truly beautiful and original image. this is wayyyy underrated, a true team suck accomplishment! ;)

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by bassbone:
Catherine- I am so upset about your disqualification! I thought this image was amazing

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by silverfoxx:
this is just a perfect photo. those colors are excellent!! did you do something special to the woden parts of the peer? I really like the structure there and the white stripes.