Shadow Dancing
by Wishingdove

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I've also gotten nailed by the "not prominent enough" votes. A good entry in spite of all the low votes penalizing you for that aspect.

Shadow Dancing
by Wishingdove

Comment by MickiVee:
It took me a second to grab the shadows out of the background! They're very fine and dainty.

I'm liking the composition but I can't decide if the leaf in the corner is helping or distracting. I also can't decide if the flowers have grain or if they're just fuzzy.

Shadow Dancing
by Wishingdove

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Very subtle shadows, but shadows, nonetheless. I find the subtlety to be part of the charm of this one.

Shadow Dancing
by Wishingdove

Comment by Luci11e:
very pretty

Shadow Dancing
by Wishingdove

Comment by cowboy221977:
Nice pic...I am sure you are getting hit hard on your shadows....I am sure people are telling you that they are not prominent enough.

Shadow Dancing
by Wishingdove

Comment by bmartuch:
I really like the softness of the shadows. Nice grainy feel.

Countless Moments Of Happiness
by Wishingdove

Comment by wardmac:
excellent subject, nice lighting, soft subject=soft lighting.

Countless Moments Of Happiness
by Wishingdove

Comment by Luci11e:
what a pretty little girl - great photo too

Torn...
by Wishingdove

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

I think the tones in this portrait are excellent. The light on the far side of the face away from the camera is a little strong and flattens things a little. ISO seems a little high at 1600...surely 400 or even 200 would have been adequate. Good use of leading lines with her eyes.

Background is a little blah, but if there were something interesting to look at, the eye would have been drawn away from her. I like the perspective and expression.

Overall, an unconventional portrait of a girl thinking, but it works well. Good work!

Feel free to pm me with any questions,

Susan

Torn...
by Wishingdove

Comment by NikonJeb:
I don't understand the torn reference, but a nice portrait.....6