To be honest, this isn't really the best shot i;ve taken in the year - it's hard to decide what is and what actually defines "best". But it's one of my favourites of 2004, for the sole reason that I think the missus looks quite ravishing in it.
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this is cool. i like the toning and the lighting, and the composition is nice too. great expression on her face--looks mischievous, as a red-head should. ;)
what an interesting composition. i can't imagine this image doing well simply because it takes a fair amount of viewing time to realize that it really is under control and that it has a lot to offer. this is a real gem in the challenge, and i hope it is getting enough time from the viewers to be appreciated. please don't take it personally, if it gets overlooked in this huge challenge. thanks for sharing, and good luck!