I like this VERY much. Good subject and I think the B&W helps. I just wish the top of her head were included

great photo...GL author

And again!

I'm not surprised. Nice.

Nice Job Congrats

You have use a very similar picture in the past author =/

Yeah i know. But i thought it was worth a try I'll let the mods decide.

The skin is so smooth, how did you accomplish that?

4 kgs of makeup and a bit of Photoshop.

what tools did you use in PS?

Gee.... photoshop in the photography contests?! NO!

@Adein: gaussian blur and a mix of blendingmodes.

just wanted to know........... I knew it would be nothing illegal....

great piece...GL author

Congrats for your second place, Lodd!

Congrats

Congrats for your third place, Lefa!

Thanks Lelaina

Congrats

Great image -- framing is very effective and the lighting is excellent -- can almost feel the strain and sweat --- well done

I love the exposure, lighting etc. but, it looks like there's some kind of grease or something on the hand, almost like a mechanic picked up a weight. In one sense I like the blue collar aspect of the photo, but I'm not sure it fits typical "weight lifting" (wouldn't want slippery stuff on your hands)

My hand was holding the grip pretty tightly which caused my hand to redden and the dirt came from my bar bells after digging them out of the garage storeroom. I though it gave a realistic rough guy workout look. I hope the general opinion is good.

Fantastic shot author...well done

this an old image, I think I might know who this author is........

Yep, I was right......

Haha Ade, you know me quite well

HA! I was right too! Cool shot!

super cool...GL