I really liked this a lot - I gave it a seven and am surprised to see it didn't finish in the top 30 - 50. Very nice composition and realization of your photographic vision. Nice tonal range, too.
For this contest everyone who has the word “circle” in their title is getting a lower score. This is a copy and paste version that I am including in every photo that I downgrade due to the title. We as members of DPchallenge know the topic of the challenge – we do not need to reread the topic every time we reach a photo. If circle is in the title and it is appropriate I will most likely not down grade, but it better be good. I am sorry if you do not agree with my method of protest – but scores are all I have. ( I cant tell if the title distracts from this one for me so I will give you a 5)
Beautiful pose and idea that meets the challenge well. IMHO, however, the white background really washes out the pale skin (possibly correctable with different lighting too). It really is a lovely shot, I just think it's a little overblown on the highlights/white/light areas. 6
An interesting take on the challenge: it is the most powerful image so far (90 of 550 viewed/voted till now) and the only one that left me thinking and forced me to stop and comment. I'd like to see this one in top 10%...
very emotional capture, the place mat and the circular theme seems a little distant from the main point the viewer will probably get though. im not sure. very good still though.