Wow!! I am so thrilled that this won a ribbon. Thanks for all the great comments. This was a favorite of mine so it makes it extra special for me and against so many amazing shots its hard to believe. The model is also very special and she is equally beautiful on the inside.
Thanks so much again!
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Back for a 2nd comment, this photo has gotten lots of attention from me, no idea it was from you! Great job maintaining focus with the net over her face.
I commented on this photo during the challenge. I liked it so much I came back to look at it several times. I think what I really like about it is the dimensionality added by the veil and how the light hits part of the veil. How light plays on different parts of the veil and face makes it a complex photo because your eye moves around to take it all in. Great work.
Great portrait Susan! I love the suttle hint of colour in the eyes and lips. Well done on a well deserved ribbon.
p.s. to those who voted a 2 and 3 - you're a bunch of morons who wouldn't know a decent picture if it hit you in the face...need I say more! You're also guttless, cause I doubt you'll admit who you are!!!
My favourite in the challenge. Very sharp with excellent contrasts without being overdone. Lighting is perfect. The model and her expression is very appropriate for the occasion.
Cogratulations! This is beautiful!
What is wrong with people???!!!??? 1-2 and 2-3's...I don't get it??!!
Maybe because she look's like a doll in this photo!
Great choice of colors and light! I am not experient and don't know much about portrait, but great work!
OMG .. SUE .. !!!!!
how wonderful .. a third place in the best of the entire year ..
CONGRATULATIONS .. i wasnt sure if this was yours or rudy's in the challenge, but i found it a mesmerizing image .. congratulations again .. :)
Lovely all around - model is beautiful, lighting is perfect, processing adds just the right touch. Pleased to see a portrait do so well against all the landscapes! Congrats on your ribbon!
Great image! Has that classic Hollywood feel to it. A well deserved ribbon. (I was expecting to see a gorgeous shot of a fox from you in this challenge!)
Again, I'm surprised. This is a great shot, it was one of my high scorers, but I didn't expect voters to have it in the top 5. Congrats on your yellow! I actually had to double-take this one to be sure it wasn't a mannequin. The mood of it is just really, really special, and technically it's extremely well done.
Beautiful B&W portrait. It's a perfect depiction of a 1940's glamor, movie star type image! I can't imagine anyone finding fault with it. She has that rare timeless beauty. Nothing trashy here! Pure class! It's wonderful!
What a classis vintage portrait! Great sharp focus on the eyes yet the netting is sharp too. Lighting is exquisite with beautiful sparkle in the eyes and a nice hair light upper left to emphasize form. Hand coloring effect adds to the vintage feel. Wonderful! 10
I can't really tell if she is real or not. The eyes probably give her away as real. Maybe that's what makes it interesting. But the lighting and composition are excellent.
great capture. the eyes and lips are especially stunning. This sounds weird, but you captured her in a way that makes her look empty. It's creepy, but awesome. Excellent job!
This is magnificent. Just plain wow. The lighting, the PP, all of it are just excellent. This is magazine. Gorgeous and I hope to see you right at the top of this best of.
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