very nice clean shot author with great title....gl

While I agree that this is a very clean picture and the subject matter is very appropriate I think that there is too much going on. My eye wants to move towards the woman, but at the same time it keeps getting drawn in to the pirate flag due to the various pointing devices (the pole in her hand, the ropes attached to the sail, etc.). The coloring of the building in the background is also somewhat distracting as it too closely resembles her flesh tone.

An easy solution would be to simply crop it in tighter, thus eliminating the flag and the majority of the building in the background.

Still, as it stands this is a very nice piece. I love the emotion you get from the woman and the title fits her very well. GL!

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me..
Great shot!

Don't think I'd regret hangin' out on my yacht, either

Wonderful! And congrats on your upcoming marriage!

best of luck and best wishes for the future.

Nice lighting & congratulations to you both

very inspired the way you captured the sun, and the girl ), GJ

Oh, I showed this to someone who said. " To bad the lamp was in the way"..I thought it was funny. She just didnt get it at all!

HAHA! Thats a funny story! Nice shot!

Nice one..

I can't wait for warm weather again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Outdoor photography in the forest

Funny author, those that just don't get it. Nice shot! GL!

Why did you submit a b&w entry?
Let the world see those blue beautiful eyes...

You are so sweet.

Great sparkle to your eye! You shine.

Love the soft focus!

Beautiful photo of you!

Happy to see you finally! Ciao!!!

you are really beautiful

SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

nice photo

so nice to see you! You are beautiful!

This is a very nice pic!

very cool positive image...best of luck

Hey, glad to see you and your great eyes!
Good luck!

Sweet, I like this shot of you = )

I think it is beautiful and very telling of those who pass on by.

Great shot, and nothing wrong with photographing reality.

i really like this, good job

This is sweet, have no idea how to take pics like this yet, but would love to get there!

Fantastic photo author...very moody...best of luck

It looks like it fits the theme well. Nice shot - I like the blurred movement of the others as they pass him by (literally and metaphorically)

My fav great shot!

Good response to the old lady, but really we should show this to the world, not ignore all those people who need help. My mom is close to being homeless because her disability has been cut, medical is now only paying for a few things, what's next? The only thing that keeps her going is my family sending her money every month. So I don't see anything wrong with this shot, we should not hide are short comings, cause otherwise how are we ever going to work on them.

Nice focus! GL!