It's way different from the orignial idea but turned out to be the shot I liked the most. Light setup included 6 lights and two reflectors. I think only two or three of the lights affect this shot, but hey that's life.
Post process: heal, saturation, gaussian blur & curves.
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You seem to have heard it all before... gorgeous model, great pose, stunning eyes. I am a bit curious about the "blotchiness" in her face colorization. All in all, a great photo.
Next day. Infinitely better on a better monitor. All in all, couldn't ask for a better shot.
Ahhhh So glad to see you here at the frontpage.
Very very very good portrait. Never expected any less from you I guess.
That's why you are one of my favorites...
Only surprise at the rating you got is it isn't a blue ribbon winner. I was so impressed with this picture, it is the only image I gave a 10 to. Congrats.
beautiful...just absolutaley beautiful! The focus, and the tones are spot on. I just love how all the colors (her eyes, clothes, skin) match so well, it really creates such harmony. an instant 10 and fave....if this doesn't ribbon, there is something seriously wrong with the world ;-)
What amazing lighting you captured (or created?) The focus on the eyes is perfect and the skin tone very natural. I'm not sure if I like the coat details but that's MHO... Great job
Excellent framing and nice portrait. Looks like the focus is a little soft on one eye. The sharpest part of the face is her mouth while most people go for the eyes. Might have been intentional - I like it either way. Good job.
Stunning! I am a huge fan of shots like this that just almost border on skin highlights blowing out. I really like the angle you shot from, and just the overall look of the shot. Beautiful model too.
Lovely but I would've liked to see less jacket at the bottom. The "fur" collar intrigued me but the undone button holder and the exposed lining disappoint that intrigue. Otherwise I love this portrait, so well done.
Very nice dof and focus. I like the sot color, lighting is good and the model did a nice job with the look. Not wild about the hat. I think one or the other...hat or jacket, not both, would have made this even better.
Apparently I'm a sucker for a beautiful face. Eyes, naturally, make a portrait and her's are wonderfully captured. I have not given 10's to portraits with post-processing to smooth the skin (I don't tend to like the effect), but I'll give you a 9. Excellent job.
Lovely shot, her eyes capture your attention, which I like. The only suggestion I would make is to somehow adjust the lighting so that her pupils weren't so large and you would then see more of the color of her eyes.
Beautiful, Beautiful model, with absolutely incredible eyes. Nice capture with very fine colors. Lighting is wonderful, with details in the highlights and shadows. This image should do very well. Good Luck. <10>
focus falls a bit more on the mouth than the eyes, but juust a touch. Other than that, good angle on the model, great framing, nice tones and perfect lighting.
Nice lighting, great pose, very pretty model. I'm not fond of the jacket she's wearing. Her face is so soft and the jacket seems a bit masculine, but I think that's just me being picky, because it's a beautiful image.
One of the first rules I learned about photography was, when you think you are close enough, move closer. This image proves that is correct. Very well done and she is cute too. Good for you.
Wow... she will be killer when she gets older! I love the perspective and use of natural colors. The overall composition is good and the focus is fantastic. Perhaps some lip gloss to balance the shiney eyes. ?
Wow! Great photo. Congratulations. I can't help but be drawn to her eyes, and sorry if this is rude, but it appears her left eye (our right when viewing) appears larger. The white space makes it more evident.
Anyway...very pretty girl. Nice lighting, composition and DOF. Good luck on the challenge.
Interesting angle. Like the jacket and hood, it frames her whole face. Eyes are a little strange looking, but Im not a purist, and I like strong post editing.
Beautiful. The lighting, the softness of the sky, the sharpness in her eyes and elsewhere. Skin might be softened just a little too much, but I like it. Should score near the top! Good luck in the challenge!
wow! this is one of the best! i like how the green is uniform all the way down the picture!! gorgeous eyes and i love the softness of the face 9... oh heck 10!
Nice portrait of a pretty young lady. I also like how the jacket and hood frame her face. Could be my monitor, but the cheeks seem to have a little too much harsh red...highlights. 9
Gorgeous!! One of my faves of the challenge. Great composition, great lighting, nice pleasing natural colors and I don't even need to talk about her piercing eyes. Very engaging. Lovely! 10
Nice downshot with up up gaze. The softness and luminiscent skin tones are quite pretty. I find the dark khaki hat and zip jacket more of a detrament than an addition to the shot. I see that you were going for the same color as her eyes, but they are so pretty that I think I'd at least crop out part of the jacket to expose just her upper chest area. She is a real beauty!!
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