MaddieMae
by Meridian Sage

Comment by Teafran:
An incredible portrait that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is unique and different and has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. This image would have worked as a black and white as well. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. Well done.

MaddieMae
by Meridian Sage

Comment by jstrong:
Not sure I like the eye on the right, it reminds me of an alien. If that's what you were after then great job!

Amanda Warren
by Meridian Sage

Comment by Blackbox:
To me, I think an increase in the overall color saturation and more contrast would have greatly improved your photo. It has a nice softness appearance but I think some selective sharpening to her eyes might be in order.

Amanda Warren
by Meridian Sage

Comment by LN13:
This feels a little flat to me, and the bear doesn't help either.

Amanda Warren
by Meridian Sage

Comment by aussieannie:
Very nice

Amanda Warren
by Meridian Sage

Comment by Scapeshots:
almost looks oof

Amanda Warren
by Meridian Sage

Comment by Tammer:
I like the pose and composition. If your image was sharper and a bit less on the red with her skin tones, I would have scored it higher.

Opening - (out of focus on purpose)
by Meridian Sage

Comment by skewsme:
Your explanation is interesting and the idea was creative. There might have been a title that could have helped illustrate your vision a little better (like indicating the dream/nightmare scenario). In any case, disregard the zombie scores and keep doing your own thing ;-)

Opening - (out of focus on purpose)
by Meridian Sage

Comment by posthumous:
I was one of your 8s. Being completely out of focus gave it a flatness that I liked. It makes your "opening" more subtle. I have to admit I'm interested in Dr. Achoo's suggestion, though. It might ruin the illusion, but not necessarily. It would be worth trying.

Opening - (out of focus on purpose)
by Meridian Sage

Comment by gerdagrice:
Why?