Outstanding work. A couple of the comments leave me a bit troubled. Like it or not, the cleavage is an integral part of the image and without it, the impact wouldn't be anywhere near as powerful for a number of reasons. But we'll leave that alone until the poster learns some basics in composition. As far as the 'fake' comment, all I can do is shake my head. Being 'good' is a matter of taste of course but in my mind, glowy tones, soft lines and curves and a beautiful focal point sounds like a pretty nice take on reality. I think you've hit a home run with this one and am adding it as one of my favorite favorites.
I have this shot in my favorites never realized from who it was... But know that i came back to it... i just had to leave a comment. those eyes are just marvelous her look is wonderful... Seems like she is really looking at the person viewing the photo... The colors of the braw contrast very well with the eyes. The softness you gave to this shot just added more quality too it... create work again.
Naz - thanks for the opinion. Whether it's 'good' or not is obviously subjective and I respect your view.
Perhaps you missed the point here though, as it's not intended to be a flat transferral of reality but an attempt to bring out some key attributes of the model. But then I'm sure you knew that anyway! ; )
WOW!!! I can't get over her eyes!! This is most excellent. I really like the contrast of Dark to light and well, the composition stands on it's own. Beautiful skin tones without looking fake, soft and very alluring. I think it shall go into my favorites, I could use a little color on that page. :-)
Is this from the same shoot as M2 and M3? This is a great improvement especially with the skin tones and more over the eyes...