Dang. This was my pick for the number one spot. I gave it a 9 because of the mood and the soul captured in those magnificent eyes. THe perspective, the tones, the model...what more could you add? Congratulations on a fantastic photo. Drop the bottom 28 or even 69 votes to see where it should have finished.
I really thought this would do better. I've got to wonder about the 3 1's and 3 2's... Do the others look for their competitors and vote poorly to bring them down?
Although I really don't like this portrait one little bit I must admit that you have captured her glare quite well. The reason I don't like it is purely personal taste and has nothing to do with the model, lighting or composition (which is all excellent). I can't really explain it other than she scares me :) Anyway, I gave it a 7 at first glance but it deserves better....bumping to 9
Very nice job on this. The moodiness of the lighting really works for me. The depth of field is fantastic and I love the choice of background. The bricks give it a street shot type of feel that just would never work as well with the moodiness of the look, the lighting, and the eyes if it were shot in a studio. Focus is right on the money as are the catch lights in both eyes. Fantastic shot.
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