I find that look that she is giving very alluring. less clothing doesn't always make something sexy, so I think this is the best so far for sexy and alluring. nice job

Ya sexy isnt always more skin. Sometimes a smile is enough. Nice shot.

stunning capture..........

I like the black and white. I think that adds a lot to the shot. Man, that is one NARROW alley! But I actually think that location adds to the shot too. If you were walking down it, you'd have to squeeze by her. Good job.

Very classy and sexy, but in a tasteful way. Great job, something you would see in a fashion magazine =)

Intriguing!

great shot...gl

makes me think of the deadbeat poets...mod squad girls. and this is definitely more eye candy than alot of the shots here...which are tacky to say the least.

amazing shot, andi wish you the best of luck with it.

You really have a good taste.
Fashion and sexy at the same time.
I love the "old fashion" mood...
Thanks for sharing!

wow! this is very sexy, very classy and so very candy for the eye... the eye wants more as it takes in the lovely lady. the look, the eyes... well everything about this image oozes sex appeal! good luck author! big ole "good work" from me!

Nice capture....a little post edit has been used, what was it?.........the skin tones and the material for the jeans do not look so natural.

Noise reduction
Decrease clarity in PS (raw file) to have this dreamy effect & play with curves & light & shadows!
Just that.

nice job, I wondered if you had played with the clarity, it is something I have been experimenting with myself....

She's nice and so is your shot!

great shot...gl

I dont think you can use dodge and burn tools. Looks like you used brushes or masking to modify just certain areas.

author, it has been claimed you used PS to fix part of this shot......what is your answer?

As i said i used a raw file & make some adjustments.
I don't know enough PS to to do "crazy" changes to my photo.
I never did & i never will!

Well, the moderator pointed out the areas so what are you gonna do, of course you are gonna take a close look.

and you are absolutely correct author, you don't know enough PS to do crazy changes to your photo.

( come on, you all know I won't say nothing)

Definitely nice subject for that out-of-the-dark effect. GL!

Don't want to be picky, but it looks to me like the nipples have been surgically removed with Photoshop.

Your right friiskiwi I accidentally uploaded the Facebook friendly version, I've fixed it now.

phew..........getting very warm around here.............excellent shot, I just hope the 'keep it clean' brigade don't start whinging............

I hope so too Ade! I tried very hard to light this so that it wasn't to risque, I hope I used the shadows well enough to hide things, but if anyone feels it's too revealing then I'll darken the shadows a bit more

I liked it better last night as far as family friendly goes (because I'm a prude) but I like it better today because it looks more natural with a nipple.
Sometimes I wonder how this can be a family friendly site with nudity like this, but it doesn't change the fact that this image is sexy and very well photographed.

Knew this was your's

you see way more than this on any beach.........so where is the problem?

A very sexy photograph.... YES.....but there is nudity which is against this contest rules...You are able to see the whole breast including nipple which is considered nudity... I am not a prude by any means and this photo is awesome but in all fairness to everyone else the breasts should not be shown uncovered.

angelicviolets...I thought the same thing too but I think the guidelines have changed because now it says in the rules "explicit nudity." If you look up "explicit nudity" online, you'll find that it means that the genitals are uncovered also (genitals are reproductions organs). Only the nipples are showing here and they're not a reproductive external organ.

adeincyprus, I don't see them in ANY beach around here! Nor any of my connecting states.

Wow, I can honestly say I didn't expect this one to start a debate! But at least it's been a civil debate with logical points

When I read the contest rules I was under the impression that this type of shot would be acceptable, if it isn't I do apologize, I certainly wasn't trying to buck the system with this one. I can respect the opinions of those who think this may be too much, I thought it was tastefully done but that's just one person's opinion, and with something like this I don't think anyone is necessarily right. And since I really don't want to ruffle feathers here if anyone finds this truly offensive feel free to pm me and let me know and I will gladly change it, likewise if the mod feels that this is off topic I will change it.

Anyway thank-you for the comments from both sides of the debate

strange this is debated on some then some folks praise another that is very close to the same.
Both are fine imo.

"I was under the impression that this type of shot would be acceptable"
I'm pretty sure it is acceptable. Like I said before, the rules and guidelines state no "explicit" nudity. Your entry is not "explicit" so it should be fine to stay up.

This shot is within the rules........there is no explicit nudity here.

Good one - nice lighting . Probably a little nit picky but I'm just not sure about the pose - it looks a little like someone is twisting her arms behind her back

Fabulous shot...best of luck

Beauty indeed!!!!!!

sexy pose indeed. does she have a black eye though or is that a shadow?

Thankyou for the kind comments and k5683 no black eye just a shadow from the way her hair is laying.

very nice shot...good luck

I like it

Very nnice image!
I understand that Joshua also liked it.

Lovely lady. Very tasteful. This is sexy, too

well, well...ding dong!

Oh, most definitely on theme. GL!

Good effort............you have lost a little detail in the dress.......try knocking the brightness down a little, and maybe look at the contrast setting at the same time.........you may need to up the curve a little after.

Thanks, made some changes, hope this is a bit better...

stylish

To me, I don't find this too sexy because of her pose---the dress is sexy and she is very beautiful but her pose almost makes it look like a professional ball that she is going to because her hands are behind her back. If one of her hands were in front going across her waist, this would be perfect.

mmm, maybe............I wonder what you would look like in this dress!....would it be anything like this........!!

stylish and sexy, well done.

Refined and sophisticated, chapeau!

Nice lighting, and I love the way the red pops off the black.

"mmm, maybe............I wonder what you would look like in this dress!....would it be anything like this........!!" ...adeincyprus

Is this directed toward me? If so, actually, at that age, I looked awesome in a dress like that, in fact I got paid to be sexy
Now? No

very nice shot,stylish,classy with great perspective...well done

Thank you all for knowing yo don't need to show skin to be sexy....

excellent image! classy! sexy! very feminine! good luck and wow!