Barefoot and Pregn...
by egamble

Comment:
Disgusting! Too bad she does not look dead.

day-39.jpg
by Ken

Comment:
I've seen this look before! Great photo. Perfect for her future wedding.

Lilacs not quite so close.jpg
by wehrmacher

Comment:
What size extension tube did you use?

The Lion King
by Alain

Comment:
Wonderful image. Loaded with emotion, next time use a reflector to brighten up those eyes! ;)

New Ties, Old Rails
by bobnospum

Comment:
The composition is almost intriguing, but the lack of overall contrast drags it down. There is nothing on the white end of the spectrum IMO. This leaves the overall photo flat. The flip side is there is not enough texture in your main subject, the foreground ties. I think this type of photo needs a few of CS3 B and W adjustment layers to get the most out of it. It's actually a fairly interesting shot IMO, it grew on me. I would have given this version a 5, as it's not a bad photograph, just needs a more practiced conversion. Keep working on it. I love BW, and I've been spending a lot of time on it the last few months.

Inseparables
by Brin

Comment:
I hoped that this would win. Well done!

Strong
by karmat

Comment:
Fantastic image. I'm drawn by the composition, it really gives an imposing presence.

The Fawns of Dawn
by yanko

Comment:
I missed this during the voting. Sorry to have robbed you of a 10!

Say 'Cheese'
by BNC

Comment:
or I'll push..." This is actually an interesting environmental portrait/candid. Still seems a bit flat, but it looks like mid day and the haze is tough.

best.friends.for.life
by phreak

Comment:
pleasant feeling, great emotion, too many hot spots in the shoulders