I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.
Positives: What a wonderful effect - I wouldn't be surprised if you get a validation request. I'm seeing this as a longer exposure Lensbaby shot though and it makes me want to try it! How effectively you've isolated your subject and the monochrome treatment suits the image well.
Critical stuff: The right side of her face (our right) has an indistinct boundary that I'm not sure works - artefact between zones of blur brush and sharpen brush?
Overall: A striking image and one I really like too. |