Bloom D'Orville
by colorcarnival

Comment by travis_cooper:
I like the simplicity in this shot. I think I would have given it a higher rating if I hadn't already seen a really similar picture though. I really like the dof too.

Bloom D'Orville
by colorcarnival

Comment by MaryO:
Nice composition and DOF and interesting idea.

Hypnotize
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Comment by jonfrommk:
I really liked this shot. SO much to love about it

The gentle B&W
The composition
The way the girls eyes are staring directly at the camera/viewer and are just the right side of the swing chain
The lighting on her hair and the way it is blowing
The tall plants in the background which almost dwarf the child

5.6 is good for a FS, I get the feeling that if you had had a specific challenge that this shot would have fitted it would have definietly been 6+

Lovely

Melt into Darkness
by colorcarnival

Comment by jonfrommk:
Weird shot and slightly scary, what the heck is this? We need details!!!

Bit harsh that you got the brown I thought

Hypnotize
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Comment by JuliBoc:
Michelle, this is exquisite. The light and composition are magical, and the child is the quintessential little girl. Beautiful work.

Hypnotize
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Comment by pointandshoot:
Wonderful capture. Congratulations on the Blue.

Bloom D'Orville
by colorcarnival

Comment by Abstract:
very delicate.

Melt into Darkness
by colorcarnival

Comment by noraneko:
Hey, I think you got robbed on this! I was one of your 7's. I like the blurry, ethereal feel.

Hypnotize
by colorcarnival

Comment by Alicia:
Absolutely exquisite. You were definitely robbed with the score, but glad you were recognized via the Posthumous ribbon - so well deserved!

Hypnotize
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Comment by krnodil:
That was you!!! Gorgeous! One of my favorites for the challenge. Really, really lovely, and criminally under-appreciated.