Look Into My Soul

Today I am really stepping out of my comfort zone to post this photo.
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My inspiration came from "Afghan Girl" photographed by Steve McCurry. His portrait of Sharbat Gula is one of my favorites. It gripped me from the moment I saw it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_Girl
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Geertje's recent work also provided inspiration. http://365project.org/geertje/365/2011-08-09

[Colleen]

Well done, love Steve's National Geo photo!

[Danielle Greenwood]

wow so different for you, well done!

[Vicki K]

This is so fabulous what a wonderfully good job you've done, Iove that original picture. There was a documentary on telly a while ago, the photographer went out to find her again and he took her photo again I think it was 10 years or even more later. You have beautiful eyes.

[Rick Schies]

NIce job Denise, great capture of the eyes and the stare

[alia_801]

Fantastic pic! Great focus on your beautiful eyes, and gorgeous blue scarf too.

[Geertje K.]

Wow, so good to see your eyes! You did a great job! Thanks for mentioning me. I think it's really brave that you did something so different!!! You can also post it in this thread: http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/7879/me-every-week-monday-1-august-blue

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fantastic job. Your eyes are really beautiful xx

[Melissa Pike]

This is fantastic! Great job!

[Zoe Ferrie]

Great job, so different from your usual and a job well done! I also love the Steve McCurry shot!

[Jann]

Very nice Denise. intense stare.

[Kerry Bergman]

Well done Denise!

[marg]

Wonderful, wonderful capture. What a great idea and a perfect theme shot.

[K J Buehl]

Amazing shot! You have a beautiful capture of your eyes and color! Well Done, Denise!

[Deepak Amembal]

brilliant!

[Bonnie]

Nice!

[Cheryllee]

I love how the scarf frames those beautiful eyes.

[Dorrena Ortega]

Denise!!!! You are a flower!!!! Lovely beautiful eyes. :-)

[Dawn Irwin]

Wow, very cool.

[Terry]

I am glad you stepped out , it is a great shot, her eyes look like they have a little apprehension in them.

[Mike Warren]

Beautifully done. The contrast and detail of the cloth make the eyes and face look more intense. It sort of pops out at you. +Fav

[Camille Bisson]

i know the photo you speak of, this is fantastic.

[robinwarner]

wow...i know how hard it is to step out..but it is so great that you did...i have such a hard time shooting anything other than people...but i do think it is good for us. total fav for what you did and how you did it

[Ved]

very nice Denise!

[Carolyn White]

This is beautiful, Denise! Very well done!!! :0)

[robinwarner]

you are so welcome...and i think we should both do it a bit more often..huh???

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Even from your thumbnail portrait it is apparent that you have beautiful eyes. What you've done here is quite a nice tribute to McCurry and a wonderful tribute to your own abilities. Excellent job, Denise!

[Denise]

@aikimomm Thank you so much for your kind comments. It was a leap of faith....to be sure. Back to flowers tomorrow!

[Shirley]

Very beautiful shot, Denise....well done!

[FaerieMoon]

I remember that photo--they actually followed up on it and found her again too. She is still quite beautiful. You have gorgeous eyes!!!!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Excellent shot, & as everyone has said congrats for trying something totally different it worked brilliantly :)

[Reba]

Of course I thought of that photo immediately. Beautifully done and I admire you for doing something outside your zone.

[MikiChelle]

Great job. Gorgeous eyes

[Caroliene]

Beautifully done! And great you did it, I'm still working up the courage for a selfie!:-)

[Heather (pixelchix)]

Denise, beautiful! Both you and the photo! Yay for pushing your comfort zone !

[karenann]

Another beautiful "flower", Denise!!!! What beautiful eyes you have . . . fun to go out of that comfort zone once in a while, huh?

[Devrin Wimberley]

Beautiful eyes and photo, Denise! A high-five to you for stepping out of your comfort zone. I also thought of Steve McCurry's photo when I saw this. It is one of my favorites. Well done!

[M&M]

I love the title and the pic!

[Anita Hoyle]

Great portrait. Beautiful eyes!

[Annie Feeley]

Great selfie!

[elkehochban]

Kudos for stepping out of your comfort zone! I remember that shot by Steve McCurry - it was mesmerizing! Your and Geertje's shots are as well!

[Louise Brinklow]

Lovely shot - very exotic

[Brad Johnson]

Nicely done.

[Margaret Tryon]

Denise, this is excellent. Beautiful eyes.

[Michelle]

Denise, this is so different for you, and well done for stepping out of your comfort zone. This is beautiful.

[Just Mom]

LOVE THIS! Nicely done.

[Penny Milner]

Fantastic. Colours are great!

[judith deacon]

This is beautiful Denise, Steve McCurry's Afghan girl is one of the most amazing photos I have ever seen and you have paid a great compliment to him with this picture.

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

What beautiful eyes you have! Everything you do is always well done..no exception here either!

[Andy McAvoy]

A simply stunning shot Denise. I think you should expand your confort zone.

[Sheralee S]

Wonderful Denise! Is this a selfie? Congrats on trying something new, it worked beautifully.

[Sheralee S]

I see that it is you, beautiful eyes Denise.

[Wendy]

This is awesome Denise! Great shot and love the colors!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

A terrific tribute shot--nicely done, Denise!

[Tabbycat]

Wow, amazing green eyes! Congrats for getting out of your comfort zone! I wish you more of it... :-)

[Kari]

Nice work, Denise! Absolutely beautiful...stunning!!

[Dione Giorgio]

Wow what a beautiful pair of eyes. Great capture Denise. It's true you went out of your way for this pic but it's exceptionally beautiful.

[Helene]

so here are the gorgeous eyes wich take so many stunning pictures!!! awesome selfie Denise!

[Sarah]

Love the colour in this shot!

[naladka]

Looks very intense - great job!

[Isis Weiss]

I think the entire world was moved by that portrait...she is certainly beautiful and unique. I like your version....it's really nice to see you step out of your box and do something other than flowers...bravo!!!!

[Diane]

Denise, this is just beautiful--love the expression in the eyes. I love your flowers, and I know it's hard to shoot (and post) something different, but I like this, too....

[Juanita]

Lovely shot. The colour of your eyes is really emphasized.

[Sheila]

Beautiful eyes!

[Bugik]

This is a fantastic shot of you, Denise. Brilliant execution, love it!

[Anita M Larson]

Very cool!

[paula goff]

i missed this! love it!

[Kate Klinck]

just gorgeous!!

[Nadine]

I missed this one! It's WONDERFUL, Denise!! Well done for stepping out of your comfort zone, you should do it more often!

[Michelle Pippin Johnson]

Beautifully done, you have gorgeous eyes!

[Amber Lacerta]

The idea is great! And the colour is beautiful :)

[Simon]

Great selfie, very beautiful eyes!