Summer's End
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Great finish, Robert. Very nice image.

Multnomah Falls, Oregon
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Way to go Doc! Nice finish and lovely image!

553.33 Metres Up
by Strikeslip

Comment:
Congrats on 4th Slippy! Nice image!

We built this Citi
by dmmonty

Comment:
Congrats on your first challenge! Nice finish! :)

Unbound
by Skip

Comment:
Way to go, Skip! Nice job!! :)

Love
by nico_blue

Comment:
Nico this is wonderful, was in my top 3 from day one! Grats on the ribbon! Well deserved!

Friendship
by Travis99

Comment:
Congratulations, Travis. Its a beautiful image!

Wading into eternity
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Really nicely done. Well deserved ribbon!

all in the eyes
by gtp1164

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

This is a lovely portrait. I particularly like the soft pink on the lips contrasting with the bold brown of the eyes. I do think you softened too much here giving the model an unnatural look, particularly around the inside of the left eye and places where the hair touches the face. The high score was well deserved despite my minor nits.

just a little
by larsc

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club.
I agree with some of the comments made below regarding the general lack of interesting composition in this shot. While it definitely does meet the challenge guidelines, it does not seem to have any real point of interest making it difficult for they eye to settle. There definitely ARE areas in focus here, but an increased depth of field would have helped somewhat.
For better impact you might chose a particularly interesting section or small area instead of trying to capture the entire bramble at once; leaving you with a more simplified composition. If you use Photoshop or similar program, a slight increase in contrast will also give you added ooomph.
Lighting and color look good, well handled.

I hope this helps.