Like the floating appearance, would crop to landscape imo

Thanks for your comment. I tried it as landscape, but felt the vertical crop helped the floating illusion more.

Not exactly the prettiest day to take a picture it seems.

No it was not Jaws, a very nasty day indeed

Very pretty

Lovely shot, but looks more posed, than relaxed.

I dont pose people!

I have to agree with friiskiwi, this doesn't look very relaxed to me, it actually looks quite uncomfortable, and like she will fall backwards any moment.

I have to disagree-I was there shooting the model-she leaned back to wet here hair and cool off, now that is relaxing when you are working in the heat!

Being on theme is a matter of opinion and I don't see this as off theme. But don't tell me you think the damage to the left side of the image makes it more artistic like noise does? Looks like an old photo that was damaged or maybe damage to your negative. You're going to defend film no matter what, aren't you?

I just think this image would have looked nicer if you fixed a few of the blemishes. (healing brush)But that's also IMO...

Jawshoewhah,....... YOU NEED TO RELAX!

film??

Love this one, well done.