With A Purple Umbrella And A Fifty Cent Hat
by Hipychik

Comment by karmaoblivion:
I really REALLY like this one alot. If I could vote I'd give you a 10. I love the colors, the idea, the expression (is that you?)...etc. Wow. I love it. Haha!

Beautiful Like You
by Hipychik

Comment by Melethia:
Kinda like a three dimensional painting - very cool!

Beautiful Like You
by Hipychik

Comment by bvy:
Very well composed -- the wicker surface, vase, flowers and wallpaper all coordinate nicely. And the colors are fantastic. It looks like the flowers are brushing against the wall on the left -- that's a little distracting to me. Also, I would like to have seen clearer focus.

Beautiful Like You
by Hipychik

Comment by Quasimojo:
The HDR effect it a bit too strong - there's haloing happening all around the plant, and there are unsightly hard shadows cast onto the wall behind. The vase itself isn't that interesting or appealing, and the wall paper seems a very muted colour. The flowers themselves could do with some sharpness and richer colour palette. And compositionally a vase of flowers just isn't that interesting. Hope this helps.

Lela and Marisa
by Hipychik

Comment by JuliBoc:
Love these two. The furry of the one, and the staring onlooker in the background. Even though the older girl is in soft focus, I think she becomes the primary and most interesting subject. Terrific shot.

P.S. I like the noise in the background too. Really nice effect.

Message edited by author 2008-03-07 21:04:16.

With A Purple Umbrella And A Fifty Cent Hat
by Hipychik

Comment by Moose408:
Nice colors, interesting background. She seems a little out of focus.

Harley (Little Freak) Davidson
by Hipychik

Comment by jaysonmc:
I feel like I looking at some Star Wars character. ;) That's a good thing. A pet with a personality. Love the tones in the hair. Just beautiful tones, and those browns...awwww..

Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by noraneko:
Terry, I think this is really beautiful. I was one of your 9's. I'm a bit stumped by those who gave you 1's, 2's, 3's and 4's - what were they thinking? My only nit is the bush on the left-hand side - it pulls my eyes out of the photo a bit - I think it would be stronger with some clean space in that area. However, it's a minor nit, and this is a very, very strong photo with a story to it. Great title, by the way.

With A Purple Umbrella And A Fifty Cent Hat
by Hipychik

Comment by spistole:
The exposure here is near-perfect, just a little blown in the snow. The clarity is also very nice. I'm still deciding whether or not I like the square-ish composition, maybe cropping out more of the background to her right would have a better feel? Also, I think the purple umbrella would stand out a bit more if the model's clothes weren't so colorful.

6 for a good idea/execution

Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Simple. Powerful. Lovely.