Red
by TooCool

Comment by Mal37:
In a portrait shot I need the eyes, or the closest eye, to be sharply in focus. Nice lighting and choice of background.

Red
by TooCool

Comment by pcody:
The use of the backlight really helps to separate the model from the background. The pose has a classic portrait look. I don't think it fits well with this challenge but would fit well with another type. There seems to be a color problem in the picture. Her face has a greenish tint and the color on her forearms is uneven. This might have been caused by a slight underexposure.

Red
by TooCool

Comment by Glen King:
Nice pic, but lacks zing. Change the camera/model angle. Perhaps from above or below to get a different view.

Red
by TooCool

Comment by mandyturner:
I like the colors, they are great. I think that you could have done a better shot with this model for the challenge, the pose doesn't flatter her at all. There are so many lines drawing your eye down to just arms. Looks more like a portait pose instead of an artistic nude

Red
by TooCool

Comment by pixieland:
I find the darker shade of her arms distracting. and I'm not sure your backlighting is as effective as it could be for you. She's a lovely model and i think if you keep working with her, you'll come up this something great.

Blues
by TooCool

Comment by taterbug:
Congrats Dude! This is a great shot, I'm glad we were right about our conjecture on it's acceptance. Definitely well deserving of it's finish. And totally awesome about the possible doors the shoot opened up for ya! Just remember me when ya need an assistant :-P

Red
by TooCool

Comment by CorySmith:
the blue catch light is awesome, gret idea

Blues
by TooCool

Comment by graphicfunk:
Man, this image speaks to the heart. An unforgettable image captured with a touch of excellence. Congratulations on your top 5 finish.

Red
by TooCool

Comment by alfresco:
I like the top light hightlighting the models hair. the bg color is a nice complement to the skin tones. I'm not too sure about the model looking off camera, but that's just me. Looks like the face is a little blue from the lighting. Overall nice job!

Red
by TooCool

Comment by docpjv:
great pose, so classic and pretty.