Comment from GaliaG
Congratulations on the contest win, she is amazing

excellent use of BW, good focus, good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2018

Thanks, Galia.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject. Aptly captured for the contest theme...
An interesting initial impact.
Sharply focused. Fine facial features & varied textures.
Impressive b&w rendition. Excellent tonal range.

Nice features & textures.

Good lighting & framing. Thanks for sharing...

Congratulations!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2018

Thank you, Dick,

Comment from alaskapat
Beautiful subject, very well photographed with good focus, the image is clear, nice placement with in the frame, beautiful smile, good eye contact ! Congratulations on winning the contest! Beautiful work!

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018

Thank you, Pat!

Comment from Linda Wetzel
Congratulations on your first place win. She is indeed a beautiful and photogenic young girl. I like her soft smile and thick eyebrows. The lighting is perfect and creates soft shadows about her.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thank you, Linda.

reply by Linda Wetzel on 16-Jul-2018

My pleasure.

Comment from Sange
Congratulations Katya!
This is superb! Your use of Natural light, sharp focus, clarity throughout make this special.
Fine work behind your lens and a worthy 1st place blue ribbon!
:)

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thank you, Sandra :))

Comment from EvaB
Beautiful. I would call that very close to Rembrandt lighting...and from a window I am guessing? Lovely composition and catchlights. Not too contrasty. Really lovely!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thank you, Eva!! Yes, this was right next to the window.

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

Comment from dalebraatz
A great portrait of this pretty young lady, very good light use, shows good details snd depth and great eyes looking at the viewer, like how she is off centered, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2018

Thank you.

reply by dalebraatz on 04-Jul-2018

Your welcome

Comment from karen zima
Great entry for the photogenic contest. The girl is definitely very photogenic. The black and white works as well as the off center framing. Good lighting, tones and contrast throughout. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2018

Thanks again, Karen.