Black Pearls
by jillz

Comment by undieyatch:
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..........my favorite of the challenge..........

Self Portrait #4
by jillz

Comment by jillz:
Just wanted to say thanks for all of the comments regarding my self-portrait. I'm proud of it, it's the first one I've ever done and one of the only pictures of myself that I like :)

I was surprised that there were so many black and white self portraits and such serious faces. I will definitely try some more but with more emotion on my face. The emotionally charged ones were my highest rated shots.

Self Portrait #4
by jillz

Comment by myqyl:
Interesting use of dark background and light foreground :) I like it!

Amusing Juggler
by jillz

Comment by brentg3:
Nice emotion! I would have liked to see the performance captured

Amusing Juggler
by jillz

Comment by Gracious:
Interesting perspective, and quite a unique way to earn a living.

Amusing Juggler
by jillz

Comment by dodobird:
I love this capture! The subject seems to really be enjoying himself and the sepia tones add a lot. 8

Unfurled
by jillz

Comment by STEINR:
i am not sure what the subject of this phot is, is it the flower or the bud. i do like this picture, but i think i would have likes to see the entire leaf

Black Pearls
by jillz

Comment by dsidwell:
IN this low light, I love how the hematite looks the same tone as the pearls! This is a nice stock photo, but I wish the jewels were just a tad more in focus. Nice.

Unfurled
by jillz

Comment by frisca:
I would have liked to see the bottom of the petal on this one, too. The colours are very rich and lovely. :)

Self Portrait #4
by jillz

Comment by carolee:
I like the contrast of the white in the lower-right and the black in the upper-left. Feels like it might be a tiny bit too muted -- more contrast?