Love the crop. Just right foreground and sky balance for me.

I would darken the image a little bit more for more visual impact Antoinette.

Without delving into a comprehensive photo critique focusing on expression and skin retouching…
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I’d like to offer a tip: Your subject’s pupils appear rather large, making the irises look too small. Next time, ensure you use a strong modeling lamp on your key light, or position a small LED light on a stand next to you. This will help dilate…Read More

Such a simple yet effective image – mobile phone cameras really do make it easier for us to capture moments spontaneously. I believe it was Chase Jarvis who said, “The best camera is the one you have with you,” and this seems especially true for mobile cameras.

Now for my subjective feedback: If you weren’t alone, how about including someone in t…Read More

An amazing capture, but we’re not sure if the white edge effects or vignette add anything.

Thank you for posting in this particular category, Riette. Your image tells me the following story; “The movement portrays urgency to get away from something, or someone to protect her baby, thus allowing her baby the opportunity of a new beginning”.