So ... is that how you want it, huh? Huh??!!! Well come on then!!! BRING IT ON!!!! hehehe I really like the first one. I especially love the hands and the textures. The second one, I like the effect, but I think I'd like to see the eyes a bit sharper...sort of a selective softening. But that's one of my druthers; I know others who like the all over softness. They all seem a little underexposed or the shadows are clipped pretty hard. Of course, could be what you were going for. They have a nice, natural feel. And I love the way you've captured some of the energy of the subjects. Would really like to see more of your work from this class. That said, I really like your compositions. In my book, it's kind of hard to make a bad photo of pretty women-folk. :)