the birth of a giant
by Beetle

Comment:
This is an absolutely brilliant take on this challenge. I see you studied your subjects well. The circled comment at the upper right corner clearly indicates that the author is Mr. Allen, and as such should counter any comments you may receive that Bill Gates is left handed. Adding the name "Lakeside" is also very well thought out.

Great idea, composition and lighting. Very well done indeed. My highest scoring photo to date.

Mount. Moran
by BAMartin

Comment:
This is an absolutely stunning photo. Very nice capture indeed.

Detention room highlights
by beaflies

Comment:
This is a fantastic idea......too bad nothing in the photo is in focus. Properly taken, this would, in my opinion, have garnered a really good score. As it stands, I am very much afraid you will find yourself in the lower half.

Sonoran Starlight
by kirbic

Comment:
I can almost hear the coyotes howling. Seriously, this photograph is something one would expect to see on a travel brochure. It has a very alluring quality to it, and makes me wish I was there. Too bad the moon was not a tad lower, but you certainly have oodles of stars. I can't give you as many points as there are stars in the sky, but I can give you 10.

Madam Butterfly
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment:
This photo would be the perfect ad for "Butterfly World" in Florida. I would like to commend you on what I consider a superb photo. The clarity, DOF, Bokeh and vibrant colours make this one of my favorites and it warrants a 10.

Optometrist May Help
by artvet

Comment:
This would make a great ad.... I really like it. It is simple yes so effective at conveying the message. I have placed this in my upper scale scoring bracket and will come back to revisit it prior to final tabulations.

Great job... keep up the good work.

Bear Necessities
by TDCollins

Comment:
I was looking for an image that I found interesting and that would appeal to the consumer side in me..... and this is definitely one. A truly beautiful photograph that reminds me of when my daughter was much younger and I used to read her bedtime stories.

There are a few shadows which I find a bit distracting, but certainly not enough to merit any severe adjustment in my score. This is so far an 8, and I will be back to revisit this photo before final tabulations are in. Great work.

For Mommy
by cpurser

Comment:
This is indeed a very touching photograph... one that you will re-visit frequently as time passes. Very nice indeed... one can't help but feel the bond between this child and his parents.

Ray

lilbride.jpg
by Jozi

Comment:
Very nice.... You did a great job in restoring this photograph. I bet this brings back some wonderful memories.

Ray

Widower's ill son
by ebertdj

Comment:
I cannot believe that anyone would give you a 1 for this astounding photo. I for one gave it an 9 and would in all probability given it a 10 upon my final review were it not for the fact that I never got the chance to conduct a final review.

Fantastic job.... keep up the good work.

Ray