Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by sir_bazz:

Originally posted by birnahelga: This sucks! 119 out of 235!!

It's actually a very respectable finish for your first submission.

I personally rated this image very highly and am surprised it didn't finish closer to the top. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by birnahelga:
This sucks! 119 out of 235!!

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by alien2thisworld:
Excellent concept for this challenge. I wish that your face and eyes were a little sharper since they are the main focal point. I think the pose is good and the lighting looks fine. I notice some image grain which I think would be fine sometimes, though I think the soft skin tones and soft lighting call more a smoother image without grain.

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by tjbel05:
Nice picture, a little too soft.

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by Emianne:
I think the photo is executed well, but the contrast in the conversion to b&w isn't right. I think your darks should be much darker. As it is, it looks like we're looking at you through hazy glass.

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by cars:
cropping more of the legs would have made it even stronger

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by caba:
sensual high key, well done

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by f-32:
I like the lighting, I like the pose. I find your face intriguing, it exudes character, seems eager to show your real Self. I am captured by your look, not by the skin being shown. The nakedness is in your spirit, your openness.

The left fingers below the right elbow seem to indicate that you are relaxed, as does resting your chin on the right wrist... I find this a wonderful portrait; a celebration of you!

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by cheegirl:
very beautiful, nice job

Natural me
by birnahelga

Comment by liv4him330:
There is a lot of grain and you are right between a high key photo and black and white