Rikki... Just stumbled across this and was kicked when I saw your photo comment. To be honest, my heart sank a bit when I first opened it as my first reaction was wow... this is kinda like mine but better... then I mumbled something... :)
Very nice detail in this image. I really like this image. It seems to have a sort of lust feel to it. I think better than tohe one in which this was a tribute to.
I really like the way it's framed and I like the concept. The chin isn't as clear as the rest of the face- i'm guessing that's what everyone else is referring to on the not looking so real part.
hi Rikki,
The photograph looks good technically but starting from the edge of the bottom lip going toward the left just don't look right. Also feels very plastic the further you get away from the lips.
Tones are perfect (as usual) I like the position of the subject. I'm not sure if it's too much makeup or perhaps too much neat image that makes her skin look plastic. Other than that I really think this shot is spot on.