Lincoln Cathedral - Underneath the Arches la lala la la...
by ziggy_faw

Comment by KarenNfld:
Exposure looks off, can also see the dreaded purple fringing.

Dreamy
by ziggy_faw

Comment by undieyatch:
Really for me initially viewed as a traditional specimen format...... centered, but rendered with an apparent intuitive soft touch, creative with soft colour/opticalblur, quality translucent colour tonality - An accident, designed or fluke? I would not care to 2nd guess, as it matters little for this impressive result. fyi 9

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by tuffy:
Really nice image, the eyes are very captivating! Looks great in B&W

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by Sherri1209:
I did a similar shot, and hope you are not gettig the same comments I am which is that this image is too centered. Clearly the intersecting lines are right on in your shot (and yours is much better than mine). Lovely image and the black and white really work well in this shot. -- 8 --

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by gurlwithapen:
i think a black border would add alot. but gorgeous eyes, you're right!! :)

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by Riponlady:
give in! lovely portrait and meets challenge. well done

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by KiwiShotz:
The rule of thirds is about things not being centred in the frame

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by ian_weaver:
Great shot - I love the crop but the desaturation doesn't do a lot for me - my highest mark so far - well done

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by cornettcag:
Nice

eyes - a child's weapon, a mother's weakness
by ziggy_faw

Comment by how03:
Nice placement of eyes along the top third and the one eye at the right/top intersection. Very captivating eyes, even if a little smug in expression. Light on the face is very nice with pleasing modeling. Reflection off the lips is a nice touch also. Eyes don't quite seem sharp though.
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The softness seems to be in the whole photo, which may be deliberate (If so, please disregard this part of the critique). I mention the eyes b/c that is the subject of the photo.
My personal taste would be to use the USM filter in photoshop to sharpen the whole image up just a little. It wouldn't take much though, just a touch. The photo is very powerful as it is.
The theme of "a mother's weakness" is a nice emotional dimension. Although I don̢۪t have any kids yet, I̢۪m sure many will relate well to the emotion. The expression on the child's face is a somber one and my preference is toward the reflective to chipper side.
BTW-those eyes are AMAZING!