I left before she woke.

what i really wanted to say is how much i love the light on Wen’s shirt

Wow..the light is amazing and I just love how that hand is placed. She looks absolutely spent..and quite angelic.
Brilliant.

Nice work Michael, the lighting and soft tones are brilliant

Terrific!!
I don’t know what else I can say…
Brilliant work folks!!

Damn Michael. This is just so amazing. The light is absolutely brilliant and the whole idea works so well. Really simple concept done with amazing emotion and tact, bringing it to the next level. Wonderful wonderful work.

Oh I love this….its like you are looking through a window…being a silent observer to an intimate moment that was shared by two….Glorious!!!!!!!!

Michael this is absolutely incredible.

excellent. Michael your work is going from strength to strength.

This is AWESOME, I love it!!! Wow you really did such a great job Michael!

this is super cool – and the way you’ve treated the image is just sensational… so in awe of this… great concept and perfect use of light and mood… stunning Micahel, just stunning!

Brilliant tones here Michael! the lighting is superb! well done!

PS: just love the way you’ve framed it too – perfect point of view…!!!

this is so hot. you BAA guys are so hot right now

This is such an amazing piece, the lighting is just perfect, so much emotion. Glad this has never happened to me.

Wow! This really is stunning work.. the lighting here is awesome and I love the poses and framing which all together create a perfect mood to go with the writing.. Inspiring work!

Way Cool Mate!..beautiful direction and execution.

OMG!!! what an amazing image… love the colours, light, comp – everything about it!!! great work!

Dark dramatic…I like

She looks a bit dead

It looks much better on my CRT with less contrast that on the LCD at work

Yeah…its definately better I can see much more details in the shadows on my CRT than the LCD at work…..

something so simple makes a big difference for me. its a well thought out shot MIchael

Awesome work! Love the story it portrays, the light & tones, Brilliant!

This is amazing brilliant even. All the way around gratz to all of you.

Thankyou all, Jess you were a great model so special mention to you and to Wen(photonaturally) for the great shot.

Kristy, Chris, Colin, thankyou all 3
Jo, thanks as well for working the flash when I yelled “flash” (my ‘remote’ flash control)
Trish, Mel, Magenta, thankyou all for your kind words. Trish, it’s a little bit of a peak.
Leia. Paul, Enrico, thankyou all as well, I’m really happy with the lighting in it. (Paul thanks for double posting how much you like it)
Julie, HaraKiri, Paul thankyou all, Paul thanks for your words on the writing.
Lostboy, Nicole, Basia and Holly, thankyou so much, I am very glad you all like it.

Again thanks to Jess and to Wen for bing great models.

Nice shot, Michael…...Looks like a painting too….

Superb treatment. Lighting is spectacular, the shirt and the models skin tones just outstanding. Love it.

Great image, but particularly like the hands – something shared.

very nice.

oh wow this is a great stoy. well done.

I agree, this is most excellent!

Amazing! Love the soft subtle colours

nice work welldone

this is really amazing, MichMan!
Love the way you’ve done it!

Has so much story behind it, i love this.

You have captured this so well! I like many others, have been that man!

Lighting and tonal range so good.

I like how he is looking at her while he dresses, as if to take in the memory of being there. A beautiful image.

Allan thankyou, I’m really happy with the effect,
Easy, glad you really liked it,
Christina, the hands needed to be right and Wen posed exactly as needed
Ltruskett, thankyou, Jodi, I’m always intrigued by the story people put to it as well.
Mundy, thankyou, Firedrake, from a painter I’m honoured.
Jerry, thankyou,
Mohsen, thankyou as well.
Kirsty, I’ll have to ask people to write what they see, I’m curious now
David, it’s not too uncommon. Glad it captured it for you,
John thankyou for your praise.
Nancy, I’m really happy you see that in it.

Amazing image. Great lighting and concept.

fantastic,,, I love everything about this

AWESOME I HAVE TO AGREE WITH MIDZING

wow this really tells a story. i feel the same way when i leave for a long deployment, only difference, i wear a uniform.

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS IMAGE MAKING IT INTO THE ‘IN THE MOMENT’ BOOK!

Great image Michael, congrats!

I LOVE this piece…viewed it a few times :)

Stunning concept

Love the lighting …. Great concept ….
Love this image :o)

Shades of Goldfinger …

always loved this image

wooo – BIG story! Nice!

Brilliant. Perfect lighting

wow, this is an awesome shot and story!

Beautiful..love it..