Maryann
by KarenB

Comment:
Nice shot. The shadows are a bit harsh - maybe a bit of light bounced back into the frame would have helped? Composition is excellent. Well done.

Spoon Fed
by nards656

Comment:
A lovely soft image with great composition capturing a bit of character. Excellent.

All Creation
by Shiiizzzam

Comment:
I've seen the colour version of this (I'm *devious* like that ;) ) which is absolutely breathtaking. Would be an 11 if you could have entered it.
I don't think B&W does this any favours, but those eyes are still stunning, and the lighting, focus & detail are all spot on. The scarf frames the eyes beautifuly and adds to the composition.
Awesome work, but please show everyone the colour version after the challenge.

Tara on a old bridge
by bstewart

Comment:
A lovely shot. The subject stands out from the background nicely, a good job 'losing' what could have been a major distraction. The light on the girder even gives a nice strong line to the back of her head. Excellent work, well done.

Introspection
by Ptman

Comment:
Wow. You've captured the detail on the face beautifuly. Lighting, focus, composition & expression are all great. Well done.

My Kate
by redfig

Comment:
Aww that's *so* cute.
Only complaint would be the dark eye, otherwise it is lit well and focus & composition are great. Lovely shot.

mmmm good stuff
by CreativeFlyPhoto

Comment:
Blown out in the two strips of light across the head, but otherwise a great shot. The detail on the beak and feathers is fantastic. Good composition and a good job 'losing' the background too. Well done.

A Vintners Dream
by Ptman

Comment:
Very nice shot. The water droplets, colours, background, composition & lighting are all great. Well done.

Forgotten marbles
by xertion

Comment:
Excellent. Love the colours, the lighting and the composition on this one. Well done.

Gospel Study
by brandonarbini

Comment:
Great use of colour and fantastic composition. Would have liked a *touch* more DoF to get all the text in focus, but the blurred out background is great.
The border doesn't match the image for me, in fact it's distracting and takes away rather than adds to the overall effect. Otherwise nice work.