Gazing
by ryand

Comment:
Although perhaps not the most technically sound portrait of the challenge there is a indescribably beauty to both the photograph and the model. I like the vignette and dof is perfect. I had given this a 9 at first glance and I'm guessing the only thing that I initially voted down on was the bright spot behind her and the somewhat strange gray tones of her hair on that side (maybe light spill), but after more studying, I just can justify dropping this below 10.

INNOCENT
by soon

Comment:
Love the angle of the owl's head and the fact that you have captured its personality. Very well done.

The hunter
by ELLIPS

Comment:
Coming back to comment, this is my favorite wildlife photo of the bunch..at least it looks "wild". I'm glad he isn't focused on you! I gave it a 10 a couple of days ago...

MOMA SF
by chromeydome

Comment:
I really like this composition, the diagonal lines leading to the top of the "whole" wall and the symmetrical patters are wonderful. I also like the high key exposure.

Entrapped
by ladibug

Comment:
Very nice abstract, I love the boldness, lines and composition.

wifebeater
by pointandshoot

Comment:
I can hardly stand to vote high on this, but it is so very well done.

Snow Bunny
by magenmarie

Comment:
This is just a simple, natural, beautiful portrait with an awesome model who has great expression. No super processing, super lighting techniques, or super anything..which is why I love it so much. We take portraits to capture personality and that is what you have done brilliantly...

one
by nixter

Comment:
I have no idea why I like this other than the missing heads of all the subjects. Strange. On second thought I like the patterns and textures of the bricks. I probably would have cloned out your subject ("one") and the extra feet at top and you wouldn't have liked it nearly as good, and I would have liked it a little better...

Together
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
What an awesome composition! That is a tight knit family.

The fog
by Tammster

Comment:
Wonderful capture...I would have liked it equally well with or without the loon.