dont loose it...

As for the photo, there is little left of it. There is also something disturbing about seeing a 9-yr old girl wear make-up and lipstick.

Tom, about the backgrounds, I know. They are really bad. But I've seen backdrops that would produce a result very similar to what we see here. I just wish I could find them online.

I went to deviantart.com but could not find backgrounds. As to the seriousness of your photos, if they were taken in the U.S. we would say, "lighten up". However, for the ROTW, it seems to be a natural state of mind to be very serious...

This is very nice ,I like it ... good work !

When I first saw the thumb i went "woooow!". Out loud. It's a wonderful image. It deserved Photo Of the Week.

the only thing that bothers me a little would be an aura around the model, but it's not that obvious.

Hello Gundega . Beautiful composition and her pose . Congratulations !

 

She is a heroine. Her penetrating eyes are full of courage, and innocence. We can see the world differently through those eyes. How do we honor her? Give her safe passage.