At One

Another candid shot. I didn't pose her, she was just there basking and

luckily I was able to get this, one of my very favorite photos. Any

thoughts?

Subject, pose, and location are very good. Ligthing could have been better (too bad we don't control the sun). And maybe tightening up the shot on her more for clarity, or panning up some to include more of the scenery are about the only two other things I would have considered trying. But it's what you wanted that matters most.

Having control of the sun could be a huge help to photographers all over the world, but we'd have a hell of a time trying to all share the control knob! I agree that the lighting could have been better. Almost direct overhead sunlight isn't our friend when behind the camera. This was a completely candid and un-planned photo: we just randomly decided to land at this spot to relax for a while (and relax she did while I went off taking pics). I happened to look over and there she was. She had no idea I was taking her photo; I waited until she turned her head to me and then I tripped the shutter (which is exactly what I have to do with her or the look is faked). Even she agrees that it's one of the best photos I've ever taken of her. Take care Lucas