Add pH Decreaser
by Givemeashot

Comment:
very creative shot. i never would have thought of this.

Music is Everything
by siexhasxADD

Comment:
this seems very blurry to me.

Little Purple Riding Hood
by gmonkeh

Comment:
beautiful lighting. i would have only pulled back those whisps of hair on her forehead.

The Color of Purple
by philup

Comment:
i like the patterns and the softness of the petals.

Shades of Purple in HD
by jbsmithana

Comment:
this is a classic HD shot. nice!

Take my breath away
by scaramanga

Comment:
stunning eyes!

The Open Door
by baco99

Comment:
Thanks everyone for their comments and congrats to the top finishers. there were certainly a number of amazing shots on display. I could have definitely done better with this shot, but there are some things I am happy with:

1) The reflection in the mirror came out better than I expected. I thought it would be washed out from the candle light or blurry from movement.

2) The light level and "mood" of the photo were just as intended. Some people felt creeped out by it, which is good.

Now the things I don't like so much:

1) I need to work out more. Taking this picture spurred me into a new workout routine.

2) The shaky "leading line" and unevenness of the curve did not come out as intended. This was the best of about 25 shots, and unfortunetley, the distance from camera to the end of the shot required at least one step, which made the candle jiggle during exposure.

3) I don't like the clutter in the hallway. If I were to do this again, I'd take down the picture frames and keep the surroundings smoother.

Any other suggestions or advice are welcomed!

Twin Bridges, est. 1959
by CVette

Comment:
just saw this in the forums. great shot. very dramatic.

Bowquet
by C_Steve_G

Comment:
that's either a really big bow or really little flowers!

Red cells
by olbol

Comment:
sushi! seriously, what the heck is that?