In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by tld316:
Actually it does resemble a painting since you mentioned it! Great picture!

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by Gekker:
This is my sister, I am very thankful that she was willing to model for me. She had a beautiful baby boy just a few hours before voting started on thursday night. I want to thank everybody for the best set of comments I have ever gotten, made for a wonderful week.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by jillz:
this is a very beautiful pregnancy portrait. i love the soft focus and the lighting is excellent.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by Everyday Renee:
Great photo. I love the colors, the softness -- it is so feminine and beautiful. Pregnancy is something to cherish and admire -- and you've captured that here.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by DennisF:
Lots of curves and form to explore. The mostly dark left side seems an opportunity lost. A different angle or more lighting on the back would have worked better for me. Good luck.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by KarenB:
jeez.. I looked like this more at 6 months! either this model is carrying small, or is not 9 months along! LOL
Anyway.. back to photography..
I think the pose is not as dramatic as it could be. It is more documentary than expressive. I think maternity portraits should be more expressive. The lighting is beautifully done, and the soft focus - though a bit too soft - is a good choice too.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by f-32:
Nice effect - I love pregnant women.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by Pedro:
your backlight is alittle bright I think - exposure is a little hot on the right, which causes the shadows to eat a bit too much of the form on the left. Did you do some editing along her back? the texture of the backdrop looks off (my guess is dodging some shadows?). Great idea, and nice composition.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by agwright:
there is something so special with a photo of a lady bearing a new live ... to me this is 10/10 .. hope everything goes well at the birth.

In the Ninth Month
by Gekker

Comment by Kali:
Oh the beauty of pregnancy.
The rear seems a bit... lumpy. I'm not saying this to be rude, I think it's the position of the photographer.
If I could vote I'd give it a 9.