Interesting portrait version! Good work I think!
(Your homepage doesn`t work at the moment?)

Thanks:) Yes, my homepage has been down since last night. Not sure what's going on with it.

Nice portrait. Cool the way that your lips still have a clear contour, even with the effect.
You reminds me Daryl Hannah in the movie Blade Runner. Without the black spray in the eyes, of course. 8-)

Thaks very much for the nice comment:)

This photo shows both. I mean: 1# how you're beautiful (and this is fact) - 2# how geatr it's this work turned in "High key". I like "high key" in self-portrait with a contrast of eyes (I did the same with myself). I cannot say I love both :-) so I'll say I love this photo so so much.

really well composed and love the detail you have captured in both the ship and the cloud...great lines and shapes

Thanks

lovely shot and mood.

Composition and subtle colors make this a standout image IMHO.

Again, thanks.

The blur works and the grain makes the shot. Well done!

The blur makes for a very dramatic image.

Firda and Ron, thanks for your comments.

i like the dramatic feeling of this sport image. the grain and the dark mood works very well.
cool one!

i like the drama and movement here...really clever concept piece

The best image I've seen in a long, long time.

a trely stnning work of art, great detail, and tones...really great warmth to it too

point well taken :) thank you Mysight and Soyrosa for the comments

The cut on her lip doesn't add anything to me, so it's a distraction. You could remove it in Photoshop or, if that's not an option, make it work (look for a mood and angle where it contributes rather than just sits there). Also the eyes seem almost but not quite sharp. It looks like the focus point may be a bit behind her eyes (the hair looks slightly more in focus). Finally, the girl looks in between expressions -- not quite comfortable and not settled into a mood either. I like the framing and the girl is very cute with wonderful eyes. I would suggest taking lots and lots of shots looking for a "moment" that stands out with the focus, etc. all working, and then add a little (not too much) sharpening in Photoshop to make the eyes come alive even more. Hope this helps.

this is a lovely portrait-would also like to se more of the hat :)

Beautiful portrait.

She looks cute and I liked the tight crop.

They make a very handsome couple.

That's ok Andrew, I'm not sure yet if I approve of their growing up so fast. ;)

That's like trying to catch water...

What a beauty and a fine looking young man.
I thought it was prom time.
Good pic there proud mama!

personally i think the girl is MUCH better looking than the boy :)
i love her dress \

Thanks Ron, I made that crop while i was editing the image, I thought it would be better this way.

I too love the crop. It's almost as if you're about to be run over if you don't get out of the way....lol The tones you used give it a timeless feel:)

I love this. I probably would have cropped it slightly wider (to include the nose) but I am a big fan of only showing half a face. There is such warmth in this photo. I feel like I could scoop him up in my arms and give him a hug :)

I would be tempted to add in a touch of chocolate colour but this is an amazing photo as it stands. Well done!

The crop is nice, seems the kid runs away from you and you captured it right on time. Lovely portrait.

thanks riensenriel

Very high tech with great texture.

Great image! Love the colors & "darkness" of it. :)

Enticing expression!

The child makes this image. Excellent!

Thanks.

Great composition with a wonderful sense of mystery.

outstanding

I'm looking forward to your tutorials Vernon, thank you... this is incredible

Magical portrait. Can't wait for your tutorial.

I really think the bracelets add so much texture.

That would be great Vernon.

Vernon,you seem to have a great "harem"
to choose your wonderful subjects from.