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74th? give me a break. should have made top 20
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Great Hollywood glam look going on here !
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Beautiful, David! Just beautiful!
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I am really suprised that this photo didn't do better! I gave it a 10!
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Really, really something, David! Very nice!
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This is a very striking image.. I've had to come back to it a few times because it looks really really good..
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Hugely under-rated shot. A striking high-key portrait, beautifully executed.
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Great finish, David! Percentage-wise, it's your 9th best. Got an 8 and a smile from me.
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Undoubtedly underrated! I don't know what DPC voters rating below 5 want to see?
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Nice light on white portrait! 7
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Nice "period picture" This looks like it might be from the 50's - a glamor shot of a movie star. Very nice expression and inviting eyes.
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Great high key portrait. I like the focus.
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Beautiful. Quite nice texture. 8.
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I love the exposure on this, her hair and makeup are so subtle yet they pop. Classic.
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Nice high key portrait of Shona.
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Very nice overall feel to this--I like the toning and setup. Her freckless distract a bit from that smooth tonal feel; I think it would be a bit stronger with that played down as well as the zipper at the bottom left and black trim on the lower right. Not to take away from this nicely done shot. (Not voting, at least yet, just commenting.)
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Voted earlier coming back to leave comments. What a great high key portrait! It is very challenging to get the tonal balance such that one still has good details and you have nailed the technique perfectly in this shot. Love the over the shoulder glance that Shona flashes at us. I think of those classic 40's - 50's pin-ups where the model shows off spunk and sex appeal with the over the shoulder flirtatious look. Your model certainly captures all that! Tones are great, lighting is superb, composition is wonderful - great work!!
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That's a technically sound portrait, lovely model...
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High key B&W draws immediate attention to the dark eyes and really emphasizes the form and shadows. I like the over-the-shoulder pose... more interesting than straight on. Beautiful model, well done!
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stunning one of my 10's it has a real classic look to it
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It's Marilyn! This must be dwterry. Great bw -- I think I like it better than the color versions. A lovely lady, and a wonderful set of portraits!
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Good shot. Nice expression.
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Excellent high key portrait. 10+
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well done
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this is a very beautiful photo and girl. very modern monroe. perfect eyes, hair, and pose. 10
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Lovely high-key portrait.
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Love it. Almost straight out of a 20's movie poster. If I were a guesser, I'd guess this was a "biteme" image. If not, take it as the compliment it is. Excellent!
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Great high key portrait, the lighting and pose are perfect.
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Nice portrait. A little too washed out for me.
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Great portrait - well exposed - superb eyes - 10
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Very retro, love the choice of lighting
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The lighting and processing are awesome.
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Eye-catching photo, I see why you would think of it as a gem.
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Good lighting that works with this image. A nice portrait.
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Beautiful model. The high key looks really good here due to the blonde hair and light dress. It all goes together wonderfully and I like the off-white tones as well.
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Step aside Marilyn! Great high key/light on white "come hither" shot. Terrific lighting and comp. Great focus and DOF. Strong image.
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watch out Marilyn, great 40's feel portrait
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Whoa!! Classic pinup shot..... 8
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i originally gave this a 7. then when i didi my revote of the top picks it went to a 9. now i am looking at is again and for me it is a 10! the phot is top notch! and she is breathtaking. 10
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Nice shot, works really well
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I believe I know who took this. She is glamourous and I love the high key look.
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nice high key potrait , 7
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Excellent high key photo.
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Lips were lost of detail and some skin.
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Very Marilyn Monroe-esque. Clean and crisp shot! The zipper on the back of the dress is a little distracting. 8
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Beautiful black and white, I like the hairstyle a lot.
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very engaging...nice tone
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Amazing control of the light and a very intriguing model! Vogue-worthy at a minimum.
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Fantastic portrait, beautifully processed as well. A very good example of high key studio lighting. bumping to a 9
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Your model has a very vintage "Hollywood" look...beautiful, beautiful high-key tones in this photograph!
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great shot! i love the lightness and how sharp her eyes are.
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High key high fashion. Very nicely handled. Everything is perfect.
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Paleness is great. She looks very 1950's starlet
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Beautiful high key portrait. I like the over-the-sholder POV.
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Beautiful high key portrait with almost all the attention on the dark eyes.
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Nice lighting, evokes thoughts of the Marilyn Monroe era
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Great shot, love the high key nothing to suggest to make this better, it's perfect!
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i love the high key this is a total 10
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Love the lines. Such a dramatic shot. Monochromatic yet with such detail! I was initially going to comment on the zipper pull being distracting, but the more I look, the less I'm seeing it. Great shot, I can't wait to see some of your other stuff. 10
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Seems a little washed out but nice composition.
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That song "My Sherona" by the Knack came to mind.
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beautiful portrait, nice lighting
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Gorgeous high key portrait. 10
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Classic portrait, with a cute feel to it. Good job!
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Perfect 10! Outstanding lighting composition & post processing! If I am not mistaken is it from Larus?
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Light on white? nice.. she rocks 9
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very nice high key treatment. I'd love to have the equipment to learn how to do this. If I were going to publish this, with the lighting style used, I might clone out the freckles.
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I recognize the model, dam shes even gorgeous in B&W :) WELL DONE!
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Looks like Shona could be Marilyn! Great shot!
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Cool. Love the pin up look. Great photo.
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lovely portrait, great light.
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This b&w portrait stands out in this big competition. Exceptionally fine work. A compelling image. 10
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Neat hi tone. It has a 1940s feel. Maybe Norma Jean's Grand daughter?
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The only thing I would have done was cloned out the freckles but this is beautiful!
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Beautiful shot. She looks like she could rival Marilyn.
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