In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment:
This would be a more emotive photograph if the look on the man's face were a bit more intense &/or distinct. Based only on his facial expression I can't rule out the possibility that he's been photographed while beginning to yawn. A visible source of his emotion (e.g. a stack of bills, a fallen telephone receiver, etc.) would also increase the impact. Higher contrast and perhaps a bit of burning / darkening would also help to improve this image.

Luscious
by inspir8tion

Comment:
This photograph would be stronger if the top edge of the model's lips weren't cut off by the edge of the frame.

Time for Me
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
The crop seems a little too aggressive at the bottom and right edges. The strong horizontal lines in the blinds reveal that the camera wasn't level. This tutorial explains how to fix uneven horizons. Good job on the lighting.

BLING BLING
by mandyturner

Comment:
This image looks a little flat. Stronger directional light or adding items to the composition (e.g. beads of water clinging to the skin) would have added interest.

Female Woody Nude Pose
by smjbmw

Comment:
Your model looks a little stiff; you should try to get her to relax a bit more. The crop is a little bit too close for my liking, and the white stripe along the left side looks like a gap created by rotating the picture slightly after you cropped it.

Cold Embrace
by esdarby

Comment:
The contrast between the warm, soft skin and sheets contrasts nicely with the cold, hard chain. Although this contrast is interesting, the picture suggests no clear reason for the chain's presence, which I think reduces the impact somewhat. I think that the image would be stronger if the end of the chain weren't visible.

Navel Sensations
by smilebig4me1x

Comment:
There are several minor things which you could do to move this good photo up a few notches.
- Watch the edges of the frame; the model's fingertips are cut off and the edge of her pants/shirt are visible.
- Use only backgrounds which complement the subject. The lace background is busy enough to draw my attention but doesn't contrast strongly enough to complement the smooth texture of the skin.
I'm not sure how well I like the jewelry in the picture, but I think that the navel would be easier to identify if it weren't so covered up.

Morning After
by ergo

Comment:
This is a nice, moody shot, but it doesn't seem like an especially strong entry in a nude challenge.

An Angel Waits
by idnic

Comment:
Something about this pose looks contrived. I'd like the image better if the pose seemed more natural. Since the tones in this picture are all so close to a smooth grey you might have been better off submitting the color version of this shot. In any case, adjusting the curves / contrast could give this image an added kick. Since this is a nudes challenge, entering a model dressed in a rather conservative two-piece will generally be less-well received than more overt nudity.

Bare Bouldering
by hideout

Comment:
Of all the sports to participate in while naked, this seems like one of the less pleasant options. The monochrome does a nice job of highlighting the texture differences, but it would benefit from adjusting the curves / contrast.