Chester
by choltmeier

Comment by Ja-9:
such a character...love his hat!!! excellent focus and processing

Chester
by choltmeier

Comment by Covert_Oddity:
Great unusual portrait, my immediate thought was IRISH! Love the colours and detail. Whatever that is in the background is a bit distracting though.

Harmony
by choltmeier

Comment by colorcarnival:
I really think this is a pretty scene but the flower and vase are too soft for my taste. I like the complementary background too.

Harmony
by choltmeier

Comment by NikonJeb:
I can't make the connection.....5

Street Portrait
by choltmeier

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Hello from the Critique Club-
As soon as I view your photo, I am drawn directly to the subject’s eyes. There is great detail and the irises have an interesting hue, which contrasts with the rest of the photo and helps to set them off nicely. There’s a lot going on in your photo, but it isn’t cluttered and the background is nicely obliterated, which does a great job of isolating your subject and also works quite well with your excellent choice of sepia. I’m not too sure how I feel about the reflections in the glassesâ€Â¦ obviously this wasn’t up to you to dictate since it’s another street portrait, but the legs especially on the right lens are a bit distracting to me. I like the expression on her face, it’s interesting and somewhat ambiguous. Personally, I’m not a big fan of your specific choice for the border. I think I might like a thin black border, or maybe an inset black border. All in all though, I really like this and would personally have voted it higher than what your final score was.
-Derek

Harmony
by choltmeier

Comment by fuzzyt:
Something about the colors distract me. The white flowers almost disappear while the black holder jumps out. Maybe a different background? JMO :)

Harmony
by choltmeier

Comment by cynthiann:
The subject's petals get a little lost in the background, but I do love the background.

Street Portrait
by choltmeier

Comment by Lydia:
A very interesting character face you've given us. Much to explore. Good for you! (not voting)

Street Portrait
by choltmeier

Comment by Ja-9:
this is just great...her jewelry, her expression...well done

Street Portrait
by choltmeier

Comment by jotaga:
I like this... specially her eyes... i just think it would be better to avoid those legs on the glasses...