The Little Girl
by Jean

Comment:
You focus on her eyes is dead on but I find the blue and orange-red things detract from her, especially since one of the blue things seems to be melding into her cheek. Exceptional candid in spite of the detractors. 8

Path to St Paul's
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Nicely done! 10

lllll
by shudderbug

Comment:
I liked the thumbnail better than the full size edition. This just looks over processed/harsh/artificial.

Lighthouse At Sunset
by jrjr

Comment:
Lovely. I feel the rooftop(s) detract from the shot some but it is really beautiful.

Boy Of Mine
by gsal

Comment:
I really love the crop, lighting, colors and grain in this very emotive shot. Excellent work! 10

Rustic Charm
by RayEthier

Comment:
Looks like a postcard! Very lovely and serene.

Etherial
by librodo

Comment:
Best portrait I have seen so far in this challenge! The expression, pose, crop and colors are wonderful! This gets a 10 from me!

speedo
by Skip

Comment:
This is AWESOME! I love everything about this shot...the comp, crop, bubbles, use of B&W....simply wonderful! I think this is a 10 all the way!

The Tridge of Midland, Michigan
by xuan768

Comment:
This is really wonderful! Xuan? You get a 10 from me!

Ozzie and Harriet
by esdarby

Comment:
I think this is a wonderful shot. If I had voted in this challenge, I would have given a 7 or 8. The lioness' ear is slightly chopped off but that isn't a biggie. The emotion envoked is charming and by your title, humanizing.

I guess the "literal" searching people voted points off because of the contest discription:

For the purpose of this challenge, "wildlife" should be considered non-domesticated mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians living in a natural environment. Now that you know what to photograph, take your best shot!

Did you miss that they were to be living in a natural environment? This shot would have had to be taken in Africa on safari to get lions in their "natural habitat". That is all I can guess why the lower scores. It kinda sucks that so many don't consider the quality of the photograph should weigh more than the "literal" interpretation of the challenge. This photo is very well done.

I think you finished well, considering the scores.