Wet Paint
by Coley

Comment:
Not very distinct shadow doesn't really add to a not so interesting shot...
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Spirit of Hamlein
by Koriyama

Comment:
Best of show so far! Good distinct shadow. Great use of light source to both create the shadow and as an integral part of the shot! Kudos
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Triple-Face
by deadd0g

Comment:
Your border does not appear to be even...
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Just Me and My Shadow
by happime

Comment:
Nice tones!
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Scardy Cat
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
This would be awesome if it had one distinct shadow rather than the multiple ones here...
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Palidan
by RHoldenSr

Comment:
Nice image, but don't think it qualifies as a shadow...
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put out the candle
by ScantyNebula

Comment:
This would be REALLY cool if the flame was actually being blown...
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Virgo
by Neuferland

Comment:
Deannda, due to the fact that I'm very overworked and stressed out, I did not have a chance to vote on this shot. I didn't even see it until your forum thread... I would have given it an 8 (and I don't give out 8-10 lightly...)

This is a very BEAUTIFUL shot of a beautiful model! The soft focus affect is awesome and IMHO makes the shot. It is also one of the few times (in a non soft focus challenge) that it really makes sense to use this affect! In your notes it says that you softened in post editing. I would like to know which technique you used.

Your lighting is great. You are just a touch overexposed in the background, but it is not really that important here.

Overall a great shot and one to be proud of. Don't let scores bring you down!

Yours (as always)
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Four of a Kind
by Konador

Comment:
Congrats on the first Blue for you Ben! A very nice shot and nice job of B/W treatment!
Yours
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Home on the Range
by Shannon

Comment:
From the Critique Club

Shannon, this is an awesome picture! I love the 3 dimensional feeling here. There is a definate sense of depth. The neutral color scheme works very well also. The earthy tones of the soil and grasses go well with the tones of the animal itself.

Under ideal circumstances, there are a couple of things that might have made this shot even more potent. This includes framing the shot so the animal is looking into the frame instead of out of it. I would LOVE to see more detail in the animals fur especially in the face areas. None of these things really detracts from the shot, but would maybe add to it...

Great work,
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