Nice work - I agree with most of the comments above - the tonal range is good - I think perhaps it could be darkened overall a tad.

A pleasure to view

Ok i must say nice work!!! Nice shot! I think this one must be featurd!

Very nice antique feel here. My only suggestion is that the contrast is just the slightest bit flat. Other than that, great shot.

This is gallery material. I can't think of a higher compliment. Beautiful, humanistic, and tells a thousand tales. This is right up there with all the very best that portraiture has to offer.

great! everything. sharpness on spot. expression is great. composition as well. and it tells a story.

Amazing image. It made me just stop and think "WOW" in big glowing red capital letters!
I disagree with the comments saying it's oversaturated, I think it goes pretty well with the "epic" mood.

Thanks a lot Birba and Nattfodd!

stunning

Thank you leaves!

Fantastic colors and capture.

well, I imagine something other than an Asian woman from Tibet-Mongolia.
Maybe that's why I didn't find the pic unsuccesful

I love the expression on her face...

Great pic.

Thanks so much for your comments ^^
Uncommondepth's story is almost correct. This woman is from Sichuan (near Tibet). She was on her way to the Buddhism temple that day. She was taking a rest and making tibet butter tea beside the road. Although we cannot communicate in language, but her smile told me that she agree to let me take her picture.
jseligman and SeekingFocus, thanks for your advises. I will have a try.

the radiant emittance in the face is unbelievably

great work

Great capture - love it!

Best,
Jon

I really love her eyes. Good job.

superb skin tone, expression, light and close crop

Such a pretty face, love the eye color. Very positive feel. Wonderful portrait.

The eyes make this photo sing! Nice job.

Best,
Jon

wow...I know you've heard this over and over...but the eyes are amazing!

Thankx for featuring my picture

This guy has some wonderful character. His wispy hair and the sparkling bokeh behind him give this image a magical feel to me.

Looks like there's some dust and scratches on the photo, but for some reason I actually like to see that kind of thing.

Good portrait! Maybe with a little more contrast...

nice happy portrait

Wow - instant fave! Great and interesting subject and great light.

Best,
Jon

I think I know what this is supposed to portray, but I agree, that with the tight focus that I want to know more context. This would be perfect if a tear was running down her cheek. As it is, she almost looks like she might be ready to sneeze and I know that is not your intent ;0)

that the ring for validity comes in such a way very beautifully

She was actually sleeping...not sneezing :)

But this is my original, the shot is tight because I wanted to capture more of her face because the area surrounding her (she was sitting in a bus seat) wasn't very interesting.

I appreciate the comments though!

I assumed she was in deep meditative thought... (I guess sleeping isn't too far removed from that.) ;)

Just misses being a great shot - looks too much like she is going to sneeze.

Best,
Jon

mmmh i like the eyes, cool affect! but yes i agree with the white in the backround, it's like saying less is more and i'm guessing you tried real hard to make this one have it, if you know what i mean. heard about your knew flash, way to go, excited to see some more pictures now! :)

mmmh i like the eyes, cool effect! but yes i agree with the white in the backround, it's like saying less is more and i'm guessing you tried real hard to make this one have it, if you know what i mean. heard about your new flash, way to go, excited to see some more pictures now! :)

Thanks for the most comments and critic! i try to make it better

There is nothing for making better. Then its just perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I love the strong eye and the white background brings life into the composition.

Excellent photo - leave the halo - it works in this context!

Best,
Jon

Wonderful photo - well deserved feature. Congratulations!

wonderful photo - made me smile

WoW Tanja echt cooles Pic! zu recht Featured

thanx to everyone! this one got taken out of the moment, wasn't planed..so i was even more surprised it turned out the way it did :)!

Very nice portrait, Tanja. It looks very natural.
Jan

I like the colors and bubbles...its fun. Makes me smile

Wow. Wonderful.
I do have to agree about the comment about the placement of the green leaf. I think it would make more of a statement if it was closer to one of the sweet spots - probably the upper right.
Love the colors and the bubbles! :)

i like this photo-i would also love to see it without the bubbles

here is the color select wunderfull. good shot!

Very pretty. Sharp details and cool colors. I like the bubbles.

nice emotion capture..love it

it would be more great if erase sign of flash and move face more to the right

cute!

awsome picture.

This is a fantastic portrait with excellent use of dof and nice tones of grey.Lovely eyes let you see behind them a trully pure soul.

Thnks for passing by the photo is captured at sunset near Interlaken Switzerland