don_bryant2

This comment is directed to the elves not the photographer.

Why did this photo end back up on the main page banner? This image has been critiqued previously. Look at the comments, most are dated in 2008.

You have broken the mold so to speak producing a fresh view of a cliched subject. Good work.

Nice work. This is excellent!

Don Bryant

This is a Pepsi product placement spoof right? Or maybe a very sly but laconic parody of Cindy Sherman's work?

At least a little rye humor - I mean wry humor.

No?

Sorry no bells and whistles today.

Totally gimmick ridden IMO. This technique has grown tiresome.

I think you've chosen a really corny title which really doesn't fit the subject nor does it really inform the viewer. Seems like you are trying to influence the viewer to react based on the ttile more than the photo. Perhaps the title tells us something about the photographer.

Never the less this photo is great though I'm a bit uneasy about your treatment of the eyes. I think you might want to play with some variations of this image dialing back the eye bleach or what ever you are doing.

I think it's a great start though. A very strong photograph of this individual.

You've over dodged the area around and on the the pelicans head, IOW it looks obvious, back off a bit with the effect and I think it will strenghten the image. Also there are different ways to do this in PS with greater control and subtlety without using the dodge tool.

I'm not going to rate this because I don't consider it to be a photograph. I find the illustration interesting though.

What a lovely vulva and labai! Great tonal rendering too.

Pretty vulva and labia!

Nice composition, lighting and image tonality.

What a beautiful endearing image. I think the back ground blend is a bit over played but the the color blend is harmonious. Good work.

Stunning! This animal has been transformed to a creature of the gods.

An instant classic!

It's very very very rare for me to assign 7/7 for a photograph. Needless to say you don't need me to tell you what's right about this shot. Excellent memorable portrait.

Don Bryant

Hi Liz,

This one really hits the mark (actually all of your Magnolia work does). I'm very impressed with your portfolio. Very creative.

Your lighting is nice but it seems to me you've beat the concept to death.

Beautiful tonality. Lousy pose. The model looks like she is stopping to do her business.

As for the model herself I didn't care much for the Do and tat.

Great work on the HDR and composition. I like the inclusion of people in the shot but I might like a version without them.

Having the face of the building lit may have been another option I would have considered.

Nice shot but this is a repeat.

Such a classic composition! Great work. I would darken the corners slightly, some more than others  and bring the brightness down some.

A teriffic photograph.

Kitsch!

Very very nice! Good Seeing

Awesome!