Beetle
by Konador

Comment:
That's an incredible macro Ben. Love the iridescent colors. I'll bet this would have made top 10 in the June Free Study, if eligible. Adding to my favorites just so others see it. ;-)

transit of Venus, the palm version
by jjbeguin

Comment:
WOW! What a creative approach to such a rare event.

Carmela Viola
by johnm

Comment:
Nice color, and funny too. I wish the light had been less harsh, as I think it distracts somewhat from the fun expression. So this is a formal studio portrait, huh? I wonder what casual would look like? Sure is expressive, though! ;-)

The Moon Studio
by Wildpurple

Comment:
OK, that's just scary. I admire your daring approach, but it's just too over the top for me. Not quite the "formal studio portrait" that I think many are expecting here. It might have worked better with a good exposure turned into a duotone, but this looks like it's reversed and solarized and the result is... well, weird.

Send in the Clowns
by Prime_Time

Comment:
Send in the light while you're at it. A very good concept, but wasted by poor lighting, and I don't feel like there's enough contrast between dark and light tones to pass as moody. The bright colors could have made a dazzling entry with more light in the room. The obvious artifacts around the hair and arms don't help, either.

Veronique
by sahko

Comment:
Good lighting, background and focus, and the exaggerated angle provides an interesting composition. Skin tines are a little hot, but not too bad. I wish she had a more more expressive look on her face, but that's about all I can criticize. A very good shot overall, Sahko.

Didi
by Rooster

Comment:
One of my top picks. The light seems a little flat, and I'd like to see a more engaging expression, but still very well photographed.

flirtaceous.
by theodor38

Comment:
A little high-key, and I'm not generally a fan of subjects leading the viewer out of the frame. Oh... who am I kidding? My second-favorite of the bunch! Looks like you may finally get a ribbon Mehmet. Judging by your expression here, you already knew that, didn't you? Congrats!

Funny Girl (my first portrait attempt)
by Bassie

Comment:
Great expression. The light is somewhat dark at the bottom, and the focus is a little soft, but if this is your first attempt, you might want to consider a cereer in portraits. ;-)

Wondering...
by bruski

Comment:
Love those glassy eyes. The expression and composition are great. If the focus were sharper and there was a bit more color saturation, this would be one of my top three. Well worth framing for yourself!