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This is stunning, I had to click on your whole portfolio. I enjoy your work. Your close up of this woman is simply perfect. I also loved the german sheperd. Are you local to California> northern> Rohnert Park. I would love to be photographed by you I think two artists could create quite an exciting feature. Thanks, Michelle

Well, although it seems hardly possible, I do find myself a little bit distracted by the background. The really bright areas at the top particularly. She is a fantastic model whose facial expression is unusual and she looks completely natural despite the fact that you don't too often see women standing like this, sadly. Difficult to rate as she herself is so attractive she makes the picture.

I feel like your pumped a bit too much flash into her shadowed side. Maybe a softer light or a warming gel would have helped avoid the bluish flashy glare and shadow behind her arm.