A Family
by Lydia

Comment by giantmike:
This is a nice Normal Rockwell style photo.

A Family
by Lydia

Comment by snaffles:
ooh can I have the phone #s for one or both of those cute guys on the left? ;-)

Voyages in the Shadow
by Lydia

Comment by giantmike:
Overall a nice portrait with good contrast. Her facial expression isn't very appealing to me, as she looks a bit dis-interested.

Voyages in the Shadow
by Lydia

Comment by EL-ROI:
This is a wonderful portrait but not a real good example of high contrast in my opinion. This is very diffuse lighting creating an even contrast throughout the photo on the subject. A better example would have been to have her stand out in full sun.

Workers Injured In Iron Foundry Accident
by Lydia

Comment by snaffles:
This seems to be a prescient headline, foretelling what's about to happen but not delivering in the image. Where's the sense of panic and confusion that would accompany such an incident? Where are the torn-off welding masks and huddle of people around a fallen coworker (or fellow student in welding 101 if the lad to the far right is representative of the group). Sorry, don't buy it.

Lucky Brand Jeans: "Lucky You"
by Lydia

Comment by grahamgator:
Nice lighting and detail. (voted earlier)

Lucky Brand Jeans: "Lucky You"
by Lydia

Comment by tanguera:
Commando, eh?

by Lydia

Comment by Refocused:
Great Job Lydia. Much better than my original picture. I am flattered that you liked the idea enough to improve upon it. I was a member of DP challenge for about a year when I entered "The Morning After" in 2003. This website has come a long way since I won my first ribbon!

by Lydia

Comment by tanguera:
Nicely done, girlfriend!!!

by Lydia

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Nicely done, Lydia. I'm guessing this requires a lot of trial, error and cleanup. :) I gave it an 8, btw.