Goof
by lovethelight

Comment:
This is one of those images that you see during voting, and think to yourself: "this should win, but it probably will be overlooked". So glad that the collective audience agreed with my initial reaction. Congrats on a great image (and the ribbon that came along with it)!

Heir Of The Fog That Bit Me
by Ivo

Comment:
Wonderful image, Ivo. This really tells a story (even without reading yours). Thanks for sharing :O)

Primordial
by AP

Comment:
Wow - love the look of this. Great detail, textures, and lighting.
You really need to let us in on your processing tricks!

Parting Ways
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Very cool pic, Ken! I love the story that it tells (probably much different for every viewer). Great processing.
Well done :O)

Strength and splendor are her clothing, and she laughs at a future day
by smardaz

Comment:
Great shot. Definitely shows her character, and her smile is contagious. Congrats to you (and your Mom) on the high finish (and new PB)! :O)

Appreciate the light
by shetland

Comment:
Awesome lighting. I'd love to find out your processing technique on this.

I, The Chicken Farmer
by LadyK

Comment:
I really like this image (for several reasons). First, the composition is great - as is the subject. Who can resist a cute, furry little chick like that? (very DPC friendly).
A couple of things caught my eye on the technicals... things that IMO would have made this really pop:

    1. For a cleaner look - you might try cloning out the small dust spots on the mirror

    2. You mention this was f/5.6, so I can only assume that you blurred the background in software 

       (it looks razor thin - f/1.8ish).  While I'm normally a HUGE fan of super shallow DoF, I actually 

       think this would've benefitted from a bit more depth. The only thing in focus is the very front edge 

       of the chick.  Maybe try taking it back to the first shell (?)

    3. Just a bit lacking in contrast - this would've really popped off of the screen with a bit more.

Again - stellar image, with a lot of potential to have ribboned. :O)

INCOMING !!!!
by andrewt

Comment:
Sorry to see this DQ'd, Andrew. It was one of my top 3 :o\

Green Eyes
by ryand

Comment:
This is stunning. Love the DoF, the natural lighting, and the composition. Perfect catchlights. Unusual for a simple portrait to stand out in a FS filled with awesome images (in my book anyway). You've nailed it. Well done.

Watching & Waiting
by dougi555

Comment:
Back to comment. This stands out, which says a lot in a Master's FS. Wonderful use of shadows, subtle tones, & creative lighting to create a stunning image. Well done.