December 19, 2013 10:37pm also, it's the open hands that really seal the deal on this image for me. would be completely changed tone and emotion if they were closed, balled into fists, or otherwise not open and accepting.
December 19, 2013 10:35pm this is a wonderful photograph. wardrobe i'm not sure i'm crazy about but it seems to suit the model so who am i criticize? hair is great, modest makeup — shoulders back and hair down draws this viewer in closer. an old friend? a former student? something about her makes this viewer want to get closer and see if the smell of wildflowers behind her reaches.