Light and Shell
by Elemmennope

Comment:
The coloration and lighting looks like the work of Dax. Meets the challenge nicely, but I'd prefer a bit more shadow detail on the shell. 7

Izzie
by Riponlady

Comment:
Excellent exposure, focus and color. The Rule of Thirds is evident, but relatively subtle... it's not really a strong aspect of the photo, and I suspect you wouldn't use this shot to illustrate the principle. So, yes, it meets the challenge, but the rule of thirds doesn't exactly play a lead role. The girl is cute and colorful, but the disinterested expression will hold your score back because there's not enough of the face or personality showing to really engage the viewer.

Garden of Fire
by Neil

Comment:
Excellent! Definitely worthy of DPCprints!

Break Free
by elsapo

Comment:
I knew you couldn't dodge the ribbons much longer... you're too darn good. Congratulations on your well-deserved blue with this perfectly executed concept!

d o t s -&- l i n e s
by annah

Comment:
Wow... a 7.2! You're getting ridiculously good at this. Congrats on your personal best.

Tough Day
by Cutter

Comment:
ROFL! Fabulous!

Looking to get back in.
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Whoa... look at that average vote for commentors! Congrats on your well deserved bluey, Dan!

Dairy Cows Being Milked
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
Not very appealing to look at, but there's certainly no denying you've met the challenge. ;-)

Visage
by strangeghost

Comment:
A very strong visual in its own right, and I can see the milk (I presume) around the eyes, but it's not really "about" dairy IMO. A 6 on the appeal factor.

Delicate & Lovely
by librodo

Comment:
You just make these amazing portraits look routine, Manny. Another incredible shot! I predict this will finish somewhere in the top 1. ;-)