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Paul,

Well, if this is your first time, you've done very well for yourself right out of the chute! A lot of high-key shots tend to lose some of the figure's definition as it gets blown out or fades into the background. You've managed to not only hold your model's definition, you managed to pick up some light and shadow as well. (I especially love her rib definition.) A wall hanger!

The only thing I could add is that it was obviously a planned shoot and yet you have managed a candid feel. I am not sure if that was intentional but you have nailed it.

I will probably be hounded for saying this but she does seem to be slipping backwards in the frame. Rotating it approx 1.2° counter clockwise would sort this.

Well executed shot. The lighting is even and still provides depth; the model's pose is almost cliche - however - there is enough subtle differences that makes this appealing; and her expression, with the eyes looking forward, gives an aggressive, or better yet, confident attitude - as if she's making sure everything thing about her is just perfect. The pulled back arm adds to this feeling of confidence.

All in all - a splendid impression!

Paul, I agree with the majority of comments made by others; this image has many positive attributes. However, I would like to call your attention to one that I think is bothersome. Her right arm is placed so that it is a strange object growing out of her stomach; it is somehow suspended between her legs and gives a sense of awkwardness to the pose.

Regards,

Jerry