the girl with the twirl
by smardaz

Comment by colorcarnival:
What a pretty photo. I love that her gaze is perfect and in focus. This is a really sweet moment.

Suddenly a widower after 48 years
by smardaz

Comment by mariuca:
Your shot really tells the story

beautiful things come in small packages
by smardaz

Comment by colorcarnival:
This is pretty. The wisps of clouds makes it look as though something were trying to protect it.

Big Red (homage to "RED" by ScooterMcNutty)
by smardaz

Comment by mariuca:
This is a riot! And probably one of the best of the challenge.

Big Red (homage to "RED" by ScooterMcNutty)
by smardaz

Comment by colorcarnival:
Majestic!

January
by smardaz

Comment by EL-ROI:
Greetings from the Comment Bomb Squad!

In your self portrait series, you have a great ability to show and capture your emotion. That is often hard for a guy and I am envious of that. Here the lighting is nice and dramatic with lots of shadows and it appears to be your signature style. The placement of the hand, the eyes and mouth slightly dropping show a certain vulnerability. Nice job!

A Kind Of Magic
by smardaz

Comment by NikonJeb:
Truly magical idea!

executive power play
by smardaz

Comment by EL-ROI:
Greeting from the Comment Bomb Squad!

Just browsing through your portfolio stopping at images that are interesting to me. Here the dramatic lighting overhead and forward of the model is used for good dramatic effect here! Great shadows in all the right places. The facial expression and the pose give off the feel of hardened executive power. Tho chair is a great prop with the rollers at the bottom.

Big Red (homage to "RED" by ScooterMcNutty)
by smardaz

Comment by Enlightened:
His red scarf could belong to Snoopy and the Red Baron!!

Otis - Honestly
by smardaz

Comment by FourPointX:
i immediately was drawn to this image. beautiful work, perfectly composed, processed.