Out of the Rain
by Paul

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I was one of our 10s, the Stark white to black with just enough thready image in between to tie it all together. The rails the water, it all just worked. Evokes emotion.

Sitting Pretty
by Paul

Comment:
This was one of my 10s. I must say that this is the single most engaging portrait I have seen to date. Loved the model, the light, the stark but interesting background. I am totally inspired to step up my portrait game. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Congrats on the ribbon it is well deserved.

Dream #3
by thrumyiis

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Play at the Plate (Rays/Yankees): What do You Think, Was He Safe or Out?
by Mark of SRQ

Comment:
safe

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
Your model is fantastic but I'm sure she would be a beauty in the eye of any beholder, Great for the challenge theme. Excellent B&W choice

A stitch in time ...
by vawendy

Comment:
Simply beautiful.

Windows of the Soul-EyeS, Bottom1000, #804. Original Score 3.128
by unbreakable

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Originally posted by Neat: Had potential, the crop is too tight, I don't like that background at all, not very PRO like, seems over sharpened as well esp his eyes. Still having said that, cute kid, and I'm sure a lot better than the original

I didn't sharpen it at all it came from the lens that way, I chose to crop it this way because the young boy was shy and clung to his mom's leg. The background is her knit pants...it is what it is. As for his eyes, they are incredible and that is their natural appearance. That all being said, I appreciate your comments and perhaps will soften a portrait style shot like this in the future.

New York Cheesecake With Fresh Raspberries
by Cuttooth

Comment:
the correct choice for blue. congrats!

when words are missing, dancing can express ...
by primabarbara

Comment:
emotion/feelings

The Bird or the Vehicle
by cloudsme

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Hummer