Checkered Refractions
by gwe21

Comment by jpfrandano:
Inspired by POP Photography? Nice job

Nataleebwforweb1.jpg
by gwe21

Comment by signal2noise:
The catchlights are excellent here and I personally like the blownout face. It allows the eyes to really stand out. The lighting is rather harsh and uneven on her hair and due to this lighting she begins to blend into your backdrop - losing separation.

Checkered Refractions
by gwe21

Comment by hesitant:
nice repeat of a popular theme

Abraham's Solace
by gwe21

Comment by bobnospum:
No comments during challenge. I hate when I see (or get) that! Nice shot. The crop and the angle are great. The textures are nice and B&W was a good pick to highlight them. The blown out sky detracts somewhat.

Checkered Refractions
by gwe21

Comment by yanko:
Clean lines. Good lighting. Just needs a new twist to make it your own.

Checkered Refractions
by gwe21

Comment by andrewt:
Not voting on this Erica. Just to let you know again that this is a nicely executed shot. well done.

Checkered Refractions
by gwe21

Comment by jrmyrnsm:
great minds think alike... ;) nice picture!

Checkered Refractions
by gwe21

Comment by mstone:
nice shot

Natalee in the Fall
by gwe21

Comment by photokariangel:
wow, she almost looks like a little angel. i love the colors, and as yanko suggested, i would also agree some contrast or level work would greatly inhance the beauty of this image. love the composition as well

Natalee in the Fall
by gwe21

Comment by yanko:
Very sweet photo. I like the contrast of the white dress surrounded by all those leaves. This is one of those cases where a centered composition works very well. All this really needs is a little contrast work and saturation to reach its potential, IMO. You could even push it further and give it a dreamy/ethreal feel by introducing some glow/blur as well.