Hmm, interesting idea. I think you did really well making it look natural and the backgrounds and little glows yu did worked out pretty well. The whole idea of haveing two of very similar pictures is a tad odd looking but still interesting.

I actually like Lucy's PC one better than her LWW one. In The LWW one the expresions are too similar and the glowish is a little awkward.

I really like the glow in Susan's LWW, but yes her PC one is better.

A nice series of wps nz_narnia_nut. I agree with StarAsterisk that the concept idea behind the pieces is quite interesting. As a group, the blending looks superb (especially on both of the Lucy pieces).

Lucy: Again, I agree wih StarAsterisk that the PC version is much more effective visually in this set. Don't get me wrong, the LWW version does work. However, the images come off as a little too similar (almost like it's the same image just from two different angles). So ultimately the "Changing Emotions" concept doesn't quite hit its mark here. In comparison, the PC version hits the concept out of the ballpark. The layout is superb. There's such a flow between the two images that gives the feeling of reflection, as Lucy hears the news in the first and then flows into contemplation and thought in the next image. I can almost feel as though her head actually moves between the two emotions (really nice work here, it feels very animated and "real"). I also like how the two images are placed a little more to the right off center (it has a nice asthetic quality to it).

Susan: I feel as though I'm leaning again towards the PC version, but it's a bit of a toss up. There is the sense of emotional change in the LWW, though not as strong as in either of Lucy's (I think this is due to the fact that the images for Susan are side by side and not in a "turn around" pose). The red lighting effect in the LWW piece is a bit of a distraction. There's a visual triad created between the red parts (the lighting and Susan's lips) which takes away from the focus of the imagery and the emotional connection of your concept. As for the PC piece, I really like how you have chosen to include more of the BG, adds a nice ambiance. Again, I feel like the emotional change is not as strong as it could be- I fee like I'm looking at twins rather than a single Susan changing emotions. I don't think cropping would be of any help here (probably would make it worse), but perhaps more of a blend between the two images (for example, in Lucy's pieces, there's more of an overlap and flow between the images).

That being said, I really do like the concept idea between this series, it's not really something you see very often. There's a lot to be said by just looking at the pieces without a whole lot of information being given to the viewer. Nice work on the whole set .

Lucy LWW- This one has turned out quite well. The blending is flawless- perhaps the freckles are a little too sharp, but the overall effect is quite lovely.
Lucy PC- The colouring is lovely, the blending is almost flawless.
Susan- Once again, the colouring is lovely, and I like the way it blends.
Susan PC- This one is my favourite! It's sunny and bright, and I really have no criticism for this one!

Thanks guys for your comments I really appreciate them, it's so interesting to have different insights into my work

Lion's Emblem- Man, I hadn't even noticed that 'red triad' before! I can see how that could be a distraction, it's going to bother me now Thanks for all your indepth feedback, I find it very useful!

Well, my first thought is, "I wish I could blend that good!" All four look way better than any blending I've ever done.

Lucy LWW--as others have said, it doesn't quite show the "changing emotions" theme as well as another set of images might, but the turnaround effect is flawless.

Lucy PC--the blending is just a tad more noticeable on this one, but the colors are gorgeous! The only thing that is bugging me are Lucy's eyes. Are they that color in the original picture? They look just a little bit unnatural. Maybe the blue is too bright? I'm not sure. Anyway, this one fits with the theme perfectly.

Susan LWW--the red triad is bugging me too, but otherwise I think this one is very well done. It's not a complete turn like the Lucy ones, but the difference in the angle of her head in the two images is just enough that it still looks like she's turning her head.

Susan PC--I love this one! The background colors are beautiful and there is a nice "softness" to the entire image. There is an obvious change in emotions between the two faces, although it does look like two people standing next to each other instead of one person moving. Great job on all four!