A Cowboy's Long Day
by Lydia

Comment by ErikV:
Nice low key

Au naturale
by Lydia

Comment by Tammster:
Beautiful.

A Cowboy's Long Day
by Lydia

Comment by Paul:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for my Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: Sometimes during this comment series I find myself commenting on images that have more than 'just' niche appeal - this is one of those images. What a brave edit to take this so dark but I really believe it is this boldness which is the key to the success of the image. The compositional elements are fantastic - such drama. The more I look at the image the better it gets.

Critical stuff: Nothing really, though I worry about the edit to your background.

Overall: This is a very good image, full of drama - I expect this to do very well.

Matt
by Lydia

Comment by SandyP:
Excellent, Lydia! Congratulations. I am trying to "get" the whole studio lighting thing too. What was your lighting set up for this ?? Its really beautiful! What a flawless model! And such a good sport to pose for you for a nude challenge :)

A Cowboy's Long Day
by Lydia

Comment by phase3:
You've done a very nice job with this photo.
9
:)

Dragonfly Lines
by Lydia

Comment by rennie:
Excellent. 10.

A Cowboy's Long Day
by Lydia

Comment by ahjenny:
Nice shot.

Dragonfly Lines
by Lydia

Comment by thatsanicepicture:
We're lost without the tittle. But it's clear to me now. (Pun intended)
I hope everyone stops to look at this image for a minute. Very interesting, great color and lots of straight lines. I've got to play with my 50mm macro more. That's a nice picture!

Matt
by Lydia

Comment by jeger:
Way to go!

Matt
by Lydia

Comment by Bosborne:
I'll say it. YUM!