the heart of the matter
by IreneM

Comment:
First impression: There is color banding that makes the photo look as if it has water stains on it. Interesting choice of subject.
This isn't something that would traditionally score well on dpc. So I'll read your comments after the challenge ends.

Listen to the wind
by puzzled

Comment:
first impression: Serene. I like the pp and the dark corners.
Technicals: Good exposure and converted to bring out most of the texture.
Additional thoughts: I see how the clouds could be considered a major element to visualizing wind, but I also like this cropped to just above the tree line. The power of the picture is the imagined rustle sound made by the grass. Cropping makes the picture more intimate and forces the viewer to listen even more carefully to that imagined sound.

She
by Joey Lawrence

Comment:
A pretty picture! You do pretty, good, young Joey. I like this.

ground squrrille family
by DevonT

Comment:
so cute and comfy looking. They look so unaware that their picture is being taken.

cheaper than a shrink
by Skip

Comment:
yep, we need him over here, too.

On the river Styx
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
I just saw this picture in my local newspaper. Thought it looked like something from here. Is it on shutterstock? I left that section of the paper on the bus. Do you want a tear sheet? Let me know & I'll go buy another paper.

Amsterdam
by Joey Lawrence

Comment:
Joey. You have thought of something new and you. Not the dragan copy, not the acid copy and not the grunge copy. Something unique to you. I really have enjoyed these double pictures you are doing. Hope to see you expanding your own personal style.
I especially like the shift in this one.

Lilly-in-Black-and-White
by TooCool

Comment:
Nice contrast.

Nasti Ka-plug-in
by LevT

Comment:
haha...let's see if you are ever invited back again!

Nikki1.jpg
by ltlmschrisss

Comment:
I'd try a much tighter crop cutting almost all the left background out and all of the bottom almost all the way to her hands. Then warm up the picture. Right now it seems to have a slight green cast that is causing the contrast and color to look dull.
The contrast is ok and will look good if you can get the colors right.
quick edit with virtual photographer is in the thread.