The Engineering Genius of Mother Nature
by boomer

Comment:
This is a top-notch entry! The lighting is super and I think it meets the challenge quite well. You've reminded me that quite often there is strength in very "simple" things.

Waropoly
by Paulk

Comment:
So, where can I get THIS game?

Krissie
by vtruan

Comment:
I like the catchlights in the eyes. They bring a real sparkle to this young lady's face. I also like the Degas you've used in the background. That adds a special dimension to your portrait.

The Station Master
by train

Comment:
Excellent! I would try to get the subject a bit further away from the background so that the wrinkles in the BG don't show. You've done a very good job of eliminating any reflections in the eyeglasses while retaining catchlights in the eyes and you've portrayed a man obviously proud of what he is and proud to serve his public! Very powerful image.

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment:
Execellent composition and posing. I would tone down the highlighted button and the specular hightlight on the piano. I like how the hair light adds separation between the subject and background.

portre ressami
by kiwiness

Comment:
I only see two very slight flaws in this excellent portrait. First is the second catchlight in your subject's right eye and second is that the tip of her nose is slightly out of focus. Her eyes are captivating; you've done a marvelous job of lighting. 10.

The Girl With A Pearl Earring
by sher

Comment:
This is a VERY good recreation of Vermeer's classic including the angle of the body, the costume, the lighting on the face, etc. If you every try this again, I would have the blue wrap cover less of the ear as in the painting and maybe lower the camera slightly and have the subject look over her shoulder just a bit more. I enjoyed studying this one!

And the plot thickens...
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
I think one is about to become a victum rather than a partner. Regardless, you've handled a wide tonal range very well. It's a very effective photograph.

Cherish
by katlyn

Comment:
This appears too "hot" with the highlights. Such a solid shadow implies that you didn't move the light very much if at all. Composition is fine although it seems too tightly cropped.

Fallow Deer
by RHoldenSr

Comment:
Just my opinion, but I think this would have been better if it weren't so tightly cropped and if we could see more of the body of the animal. Sometimes it's good to fill the frame, but this time, I don't think it works as well. Generally, the exposure is good and I like the attentiveness of the animal. 8