2nd Place "It's a wrap!" or "The ayes (eyes) have it!" by Lonnit Rysher photo

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"The ayes (eyes) have it!" by Lonnit Rysher


27-MAR-2009	Lonnit Rysher

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ctfchallenge		31-Mar-2009 01:01
Thank you, Mary Anne. Yes, the nat geo is one you just don't forget. :) ~ Lonnit

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Mar-2009 22:14
Beautiful portrait, Lonnit. The eyes are just amazing...I also thought of that National Geographic photo. --Mary Anne

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Mar-2009 14:01
Thanks Nico, and yes, this image was inspired by that very photo. :) As for the bright cheek, I did already tone it down a bit. I wanted to go further, but it just seemed to have more power with the higher contrast. It makes the eyes pop more. Thanks so much for your comments. :) ~ Lonnit

jnconradie		30-Mar-2009 05:31
Lonnit, you are an accomplished portrait photographer - and you have a lovely model "on tap", so to speak. This image shows your skills and her beauty very well. The eye contact is super and the styling works. It reminds me of that famous National Geographic front page, I am sure you know the one I am referring to. My only critique would be that I feel the one side of the face is perhaps a tad too exposed... not over-exposed as in "loss of detail", but so bright that some of the skin tone suffer a bit (in my opinion, of course). Chances are that this is exactly how you wanted it? Compliments and regards Nico

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Mar-2009 02:06
Thank you both! ~ Lonnit

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Mar-2009 01:01
Amazing!!! Crisp in all the right places & the lighting is perfect. :) Susan Craig

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Mar-2009 00:02
Winner! Just Great eyes...fantabulous image and the darkish blue works well to accent the lightness of her skin. Best Wishes, Traveller