Rae

Her knee-weakening gaze ... the viewer is smitten! Wonderful directness in her eye contact that is strong, self-affirming and seductive. Thanks also for the generous "view larger" -- she filled my Apple Cinema Display in very hi-def intimacy, and lovely effect. I rarely "criticize" in my comments, usually just gushing admiration, instead, for the wonderful image-making I find in this community. But, even for me, a sucker for richly saturated imagery, I have to say that there's a bit too much warmth and red in the shadowed area of her left cheekbone/hairline, as though too much makeup was left there. Other than that, it sure works for me! Cheers!

A  well composed, lit and exposed portrait of a beautiful girl, killed I.M.O by the distracting brick wall background.

Great  portrait! Great composition! Congrats you.

Top picture Frank!

Best regards

PDE

Great image.  Well lit, well composed, you have separation from the background, good eye contact and facial expression.  Congratulations.  I would however cut back on the saturation in post as her face and hair color look unnatural.  Blur the background more either with DOF in camera or in post and always make sure the hair is neat and not a lot of "frizz".  Thank you for sharing.  Best regards...Brent