Krissy-3-7991.jpg
by bennettjamie

Comment:
Jamie, wonderful bokeh in this shot. Krissy looks welcoming and relaxed. I would consider this type of shoot either later in the day or early in the morning to avoid the somewhat harsh overtones or bring along a reflector to use for fill light.

Keep up the good work.

MAX!

Wild Lilia
by JaimeVinas

Comment:
Jamie, this just isn't fair to the rest of the entries. She is a talented model and you are a talented photographer. You bring out the best in each other. Another GREAT shot of Lilia and I trust not your last. I love the lighting and the intense focus in her eyes. The smooth lines of her hair frame her face beautifully. You can't just pass by this shot without being captivated by her.

Well done and I love it in B&W, great choice.

All the best to you and yours

MAX!

... and i can talk too !!
by roz

Comment:
Roz or Gregory, either way it's a brilliant shot of Katee and I think a shoe in for a ribbon. I love the lighting and the feel of the shot. She is so well behaved. She needs a treat. Give her one for me too would you? The more I look at this I think Roz though. Oh well I'll see when things finish :)

MAX!

Put some color in your life
by Judi

Comment:
Judi, I hope you didn't make your husband go out in public like that.

MAX!

Intensity
by Quigley

Comment:

Originally posted by snaffles: Oooh, he's cute! I did mention that I'm single, right? :-)

Yes he is, yes you did, and I knew you'd like him being into horses and all but he's hitched already. Sorry Susan :)

MAX!

Nuns on Ice
by Coley

Comment:
So Cole, is this the same bench you got you lovely wife to help you lug all the way out to your tree in your Grief shot? If so, don't you think it's time to get one that's a little lighter?

I always thought this was a fantastic image and it's nice to see that you entered it into this challenge, I'm sure it will do well.

You must have a popular guy that day, it looks mighty cold on that bench.

All the best to you and yours.

MAX!

Eye Spy Parrot
by train

Comment:
Nice and crisp shot on the main area of the bird. It's nice to see that you didn't get carried away with the processing, you could have very easily lost yourself with the contrast and colour shifting towards the dominate colours but I think you did just enough. Photographing birds is hard at times and you did a great job catching the playful nature of this bird.

All the best to you and yours.

MAX!

Portrait of a Robber Fly
by roz

Comment:
If I had to guess I would throw out the name Roz and I would feel confident that I would be right. There are few on this site that can match you in insect photography but that being said I doubt that they could capture the soul the way you do. Some people are unparalleled in landscape, others people, but you have mastered the hardest of them all, the insect.

You truly inspire me Roz and you always have.

You ROCK

All the best to you and yours.

MAX!

Simply Bianca
by librodo

Comment:
Stunning and one of the best shots in this challenge. Everything about this shot is spot on, the lighting, composition, DoF, your choice of model, everything.

I truly hope you have this hanging on your wall, it would be a delight to see this everyday.

Simply Beautiful.

I hope to see this in the top 3

All the best to you and yours.

MAX!

Graffitiworks
by Pascale

Comment:
I know this spot, it's the brick works in Toronto :) I have many shots of this myself and one in my portfolio. What a fantastic place for natural light and texture, don't you think? Your shot looks a little soft to me and perhaps a longer exposure or deeper DoF would have made this pop more. Just my thoughts. If you ever looking for a shooting partner just feel free to give me a PM (after voting, of course) and if you like we could set something up :)

All the best to you and yours.

MAX!