Worried...
by kevrobertson

Comment:
This is not what I usually think of when I see the word portrait. His expression is rather disheartening and makes me wonder what stress is going on in his world. Your lighting looks to be a tad bit harsh. If some of your light came more from the side, this would soften it up a touch and help even out the skin tones.
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Glowing
by lizzyc3

Comment:
A very lovely young lady I'm sure! However, IMHO this shot doesn't do her justice. The harsh highlights combined with the soft focus give this an almost creepy feeling to it. THe bright red lipstick looks a tad bit oversaturated. Were these effects intentional? How much was done in post production? Questions that pop into my head...
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Self-Portrait in the Age of Web-Cams and Digital Projectors
by magnus

Comment:
Don't care for the negative image in the background myself, but it doesn't really detract from the portraiture itself. Good lighting. Would love to see the technical details even though I wouldn't use it quite this way myself.
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Wondering...
by bruski

Comment:
A touchb too soft for my taste, but nicely done none the less. Great job of capturing the innocence of youth.
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My Love
by Thousands_Fall

Comment:
Skin tones and background go together very well! Nice subtle lighitng that brings out depth without blown out highlights. Nice soft focus. Kudos
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Princess
by Sonifo

Comment:
Very nicely done high key portraiture. You are a little over exposed, expecially in her dress but it isn't too distracting.
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Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment:
With a different crop, this is a CD cover! Nice lob of lighting without blowing out.
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The Journalist
by Imagineer

Comment:
This is the only portraiture in the challenge that seems to show the subject in his realm. Love the added detail. My only real complaint is that the pen is a little blown out drawing my eye to it and away from the subject.
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Bella Fiore
by scalvert

Comment:
AT first I thought that this was a high key approach to portraiture, but the more I look, the more I love the warm tones. The rose and her look at it is key here! Nice job!
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Her eyes
by Miinerva

Comment:
I don't usually go for the high key approach when it comes to portraits, but this is nicely done. My only real complaint is the blue light between under her left eye...
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