One thing I noticed in my portfolio was that everything appeared dull, the models appeared static, and everything was too clean cut and premeditated...... I wanted a splash of color in my book, I wanted implied motion, and I wanted to stop making "pretty" images and desired more gritty and raw imagery with a touch of randomness. I think I've accomplished them all with this shoot.

Canon 5D, 24-70/2.8 @ 50mm, F/9, 1/80, ISO400, AB1600 with 22" beauty dish.

very cool shot. I am liking it.

I Like a lot
what are those sharp black things near her left eye they look dangerous

They are actually eyelashes. She had them under her right eye as well but the wind was so strong that day, they got ripped off.

I like the yellows, but I'm digg'n the blue and red tones so much.

I like a lot about this image.

I like the concept, composition and lighting.

I like the colors. The model is not bad either.

I like the use of the props, wind, and hair blowing.

I don't like the way the hair covers the tip of her nose. I generally don't mind hair across a face, but this time it seems to visually change the tip shape of her nose in a way I don't find attractive. Perhaps it is that part of the peacock feather that is so dark and leads right to her nostril.

Also, I suggest reducing the amount of the specular highlight on the brass bracelet.

Coincidentally, I recently photographed a young woman wearing the same earings. I also made it 'colorful' as I too was getting tired of doing so much BW work.

Keep up the good work.

like it!