True Grit
by karenk

Comment by emorgan49:
Uh oh - this is going to get "monitor calibration" comments. It's never safe to enter something so dark because many monitors will see it as TOO dark. For me the hat (is he wearing a hat?) and everything above his eyebrows is completely dark except for a hint of hatband. (yes, I can see all the gradations of the darkness scale)

Bleeding Hearts
by karenk

Comment by Denise:
almost looks like a cartoon character of a little girl with pigtails, beautifully done, great contrasting colors

True Grit
by karenk

Comment by Rgarcia:
I like the sharpness and exposure. The black and white conversion is really well managed, but I'm not sure about the negative space on top. I would prefer a square crop with the eyes in the upper third, it would make a stronger composition IMO.

Bleeding Hearts
by karenk

Comment by Gallatin:
Beautiful

Bleeding Hearts
by karenk

Comment by mgsmith53:
Nice light. Great color, without being too strong. They are beautiful. I was going to submit one, too, but didn't...glad, 'cuz yours is better!

Bleeding Hearts
by karenk

Comment by MaryO:
Love the curve of the stem leading my eye through the shot and the flowers are perfectly lit and detailed.

Bleeding Hearts
by karenk

Comment by JenP:
Clever title!

Bleeding Hearts
by karenk

Comment by hotpasta:
very clear, nice bg...

Bleeding Hearts
by karenk

Comment by mitalapo:
The thunmbnail looked great, the actual pic even better (not voting though)

True Grit
by karenk

Comment by bvy:
Would have been more effective if more of his hat was visible.