Elvi the golden muts. :) I'm going to kick myself if I've got that wrong.
Great shot. The background works very well with the tones on the face and body. Love the intensity of the eyes and the expression. This should ribbon.
A very different take on the "paint your model" theme. I like this. I fear you won't score as well as you deserve because it's not sexy or clever. But it is very emotive and captures my attention. Well done.
Great job! Your portraits shine, no pun intended. Great lighting and composition. The stare is intense and goes well with the "Rough" feel of the photo. One of the few very good painting in gold portraits.
(may be I'm wrong but...) I thought your Yellow II picture would suit here perfectly - and while I like that 'yellow one' more (as it is more mysterious), this one is cool as well - good luck.
Man you just do some amazing work with your self portraits. Intense looks and poses with excellent editing. I expect this to do well for you and I will help along. Bumping up.
Uhhhh - just how did you piss her off so bad?!?!?! Well done - many others attempted this type of shot, but yours does a great job of including EMOTION in the image. Nice work!
This is such a very strong image, and just what I expected from you, as you really do know how to do the very best, and quite dramatic portraits, and this is no exception..... A winning shot for sure, or at least on the front page..... I really hope you do "ribbon" with this one..... A "10" from me.
a superb picture, albeit a bit scary. the high definition of the eyes are what make it for me, as are other very fantastic details including the precise depth of field, wonderfully complimentary shades of gold, the texture of the hair... great, unnerving, disturbing, mix of being inspiring and bloody annoying because i know i could never be so creative. 10.
Touche'. This certainly is one of the best submissions (and thankfully not titled "midas touch"). Technically this is well executed but to me (to me) somehow the technique and expressions don't seem to create harmony. Anyway, Since this is not about what I "feel" about the photo, I would rate is high on being different and techically well executed. This will surely be in top 5. Goodluck.9.
you go through a lot of trouble and put yourself through so much to get your shots!!! I love the eyes as always and the composition, I particularly like the peeling paint...amazing stuff...I cannot fault it 10
This looks like a Kiwiness shot, but I know it's a self portrait. Now I may not be able to sleep till I figure out who you are...
TC
PS: You got some stuff on your face right here... (pointing at my chin) ;-)
Arti-Elvi :-O haha, I'm actualy really liking this one! Something about the awkward pose thats just a little unsettling, well, along with the paint job ;-) But yeah, wouldn't touch a thing, other than maybe bring the blue in your eyes out a little bit, just make the overall image pop a little more, you know? Good Luck!