I agree, very well done here. Has a wonderful mood that you are bringing out.

Stunning, lighting, eyes, the glow to her skin, the setting and background. I really like this one... this certainly has the oooh nice, for me!

I like the colors involved in the background, sets the mood for an Autumnal evening ride:) Maeve

Very nice start. I like the coloring in her hair. It fits with the background. Great expression also. Steve

Nice start... can't wait to see the finished piece.

A nice start. I would darken the lights somewhat and try to get a little more shadow-play going, but that's just an opinion. Nice work.

BEAUTIFULL - Both background and woman are fitting so well together and the woman looks so gorgeous !!! Beautifull face expression and most excellent and magnifcent lighting !!! A stunning image !!! I like this very very very much !!! A fav !!!

DL Greetings, Terrific start love the different shadings of light dropping on her face. I do think toning down the light a little would give some better results on her face plus would blend better with the background.....Shannon ;}

Lovely portrait, excellent lighting on her, and beautiful background.

Very nice mood and the warm colours are very comforting. The composition has a timeless portraiture quality to it. Very nice. :) I agree with MikeK that you need to add a little shadow to her. I don't know where your lights are placed but that's all it needs and it will be perfect! Absolutely. :)

DLG ---> What a stunner...WOW

DLG - Being a horse lover, the first thing I noticed was the lovely background. I agree with the comment about the lighting and shadow, but this is a wonderful start :)

DLG - Beautiful background and VERY good use of the color light-setting (did you use 3 lights?) The colors of the backround come back on her face and hair!! Very good!! Did you use the Deep Shadow map on the main light? If you did you could just turn the main (distant?) light a bit to create just the right amount of shadow.. By the way... she's a beauty!!!