Cool Freedom
by graphicfunk

Comment:
A classic - good job - composition and "exposure" (pun intended) are perfect. The red shoes are an inspired addition.

Free spirit
by heida

Comment:
YOur shout SHOUTS freedowm very well. Composition is great - model is also doing a nice job for you. The biggest problem is that it seems to be a bit overexposed - and the white border exacerbates it.

Pursuit of Happiness
by KaDi

Comment:
Pleasing image in great light.

Feels like flying
by sahko

Comment:
Great silhouette and great sky colors. Your image SHOUTS FREEDOM!

Hard-Won ...
by GeneralE

Comment:
An extra point for the clever idea! Colors are great aginst the black background - and great lighting. Compositionally, I'd like to see more of the trap and definitely the entire silver end of the PS/2 cable.

Ornament on Pottery
by BikeRacer

Comment:
It's a very colorful ornament - but the image does not really grab me. The DoF is nice for the background - but also resulted in soft focus for area that should be sharp on the pottery and the yellow and red string / tassle.

The large glare on the ornament is a detractor.

Purple Alt 1
by BikeRacer

Comment:
Ara,

Of the three images for which you asked for comments, this is the one I prefer. It has a nice feel to it - good composition and excellent purple. I really lik the shadow - taking on a differnt shape than the vase itself.

What may be a self portraint reflected also adds a little spark of interest.

All three images suffer from less than optimum lighting.

OUCH!...
by bormic

Comment:
There have been several thistles in the challenge and this is a nice one. Your blurred background and the darkness behind the purple are both excellent. It's also nice and sharp where it needs to be.

Silence
by heida

Comment:
Superb use of desaturization. Excellent scene - great light (or post processing) on your model's face. Sky and background is moody but works perfectly. White line in the border is minimal but still not needed. This should score very high.

Purple Me
by SMW409

Comment:
Very inusual yet also very artistic. The diagonal composition is very effective.