exposed to the light...
by ralton

Comment by TallPaul:
This is my favourite of the challenge and I have returned to comment.

I love the high key feel, the wooden floors, the models pose and the compostition with the 2 doors on the left and the burnt out light I wonder who or what lies beyond the door. It looks like a typical 1930's edwardian semi??. It has a very authentic feel of a classic nude but with a contemporary twist, it reminds me of the work of someone like Aaron Hawks.

Best of luck for the challenge.

a broken bird
by ralton

Comment by Artifacts:
Good profile composition. Nice shallow depth of field that produces a good soft background. Most of the detail in this image is in the shadows so it meets the challenge well. However, that probably is not apparent to most voters who don't understand about that sort of thing.

I suspect it will get a pretty low score but it is actually a quite good picture with a couple adjustments. Make these three small changes and I think it would have scored much higher:
1-Converted to greyscale
2-Used "Levels" to reduce the brightest white slightly to make it seem more low-key to voters
3-Sharpened it

Hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty to do that so I could show you the result. It is here:
Your adjusted image in my temporary PBase gallery

the journey into the afterlife...
by ralton

Comment by xianart:
great zoom. i just wish the background were a nicer colour!

the journey into the afterlife...
by ralton

Comment by Canadian_eh:
Strange, lol. Like the concept, a little to much grain and maybe a less harsh backdrop next time that doesn't clash with the sibject. Good luck though!

The ultimate in natural comfort....
by ralton

Comment by BakerBug:
This is a nice candid shot. My only complaints are things you had no control over. The setting really spoils the mood. Lounging in grass would be so much better.

bright idea
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Comment by ddng:
Well this is def. interesting! Effective as well IMO. To be very picky there is a bit of a blu spot on the right of the bulb which distracts me as it doesn't seem to fit with the colouring of the rest of the photo.

bright idea
by ralton

Comment by mapauleta:
Nice shot and great idea, but I would like it more without the stick in the center of the picture.

Rhino
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Comment by theSaj:
beautiful....

only suggestion....minor rotation to level the image.

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Aaargh!!!
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Comment by digidori:
The lighting is too harsh.

Aaargh!!!
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Comment by blindjustice:
I want to like it. Cropped to close; show more face; more light. I want to like it.