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Open Eyed!

Close-up of an eye

12 total reviews 
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Charlotte,
A fantastic close up picture Ben's left eye showing all the beautiful colours in his iris. Artistic composition, taken with love & superb camera techniques & razor sharp focus. Best of luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2025

Comment from Shadow catcher


Guess I'm not going to bother checking to SEE if I have any images to enter in this contest-LOL! I'll bet he was more than happy when you were done trying to blind him, but what a spectacular photo of Ben's eye, the detailing is incredible, and I love the various colors. My best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2025
    LOL
    Ha ha he was very happy when it was over - I'd had to bribe him with the promise of a large print for his wall!
    Thank you SO very much for your wonderful review and extra star!
    Charlotte
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Wow! Super-duper effort,indeed! This photograph tells a story beyond just the scenery. The details of the pupil, the crisp details , and the mood all combine to create something truly evocative. A perfect example of photography as art! Bravo, here goes my SIX for you. Good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2025
    Thank you SO much for your wonderful review and high rating Sesha! I really appreciate both and am so pleased you liked it.
    Charlotte
Comment from MKFlood


wow the designs in that eye is wild. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this wild looking eye is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2025
    Thank you very much for your review :)
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition, together with interesting and amusing notes too! Like the fine detail. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 17-Mar-2025
    Thanks Nikman
Comment from suffolkbrian


This is awesome and it just goes to show sometimes what people think to take photos of [of course you needed ben] for this one bet it was a bit of discomfort for him but the result was worth it,winner of course...Brian

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2025
    Thank you VERY much Brian for your great review and the six stars!
    No, Ben didn't enjoy it very much, but he was as good as gold and chuffed to bits with the final result - I've promised him I'll get a large version printed for his wall, that kept him happy! Lol
    Charlotte
reply by suffolkbrian on 16-Mar-2025
    you are welcome,you could say its one way of keeping an eye on him [groan]
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2025
    Oh groan indeed! LOL
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Wow! Fantastic results you finally achieved after several tries! Poor Ben! Ouch!
I especially admire the fact that the Iris looks like a sunflower! There was no editing to achieve that?

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2025
    Ha ha no he didn't enjoy it very much, but was thrilled with the final outcome.
    The was a LOT of cloning and spot healing brush as the lights had created too many highlights.
    Thank you SO much for your wonderful review and high rating.
    Charlotte
Comment from orchidrn


A very creative submission to the contest. A great shot of the eye showing the myriads of colors that actually makeup of the iris of the eye.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2025
    Thank you very much Michele. Yes, I was amazes by the patterns they hold.
    Charlotte
Comment from soulfeeder


A pretty unique entry. I like the clarity of the details inside the pupil of this eye. The diversity of prominent colors, shapes, and patterns are likewise amazing. Great close up shot, Charlotte. Wishing you the best in this contest.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and rating! Both are very much appreciated indeed.
    The patterns in the eye are amazing aren't they, I'd never really looked that closely before.
    Charlotte
reply by soulfeeder on 16-Mar-2025
    Indeed, they are Charlotte. You are welcome.
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very interesting and creative visual presented here of this young man's eye. I love all the colours within it and also the textures. Very creative. Thank you for sharing.

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 Comment Written 15-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2025
    Thank you very much Maureen.
    Charlotte