Go Astros!
by Delfeye

Comment:
OK, this photo makes me go "What?!" because I have no idea what the connection is between the photo and the title given to it.

If I just give some advice to improve the photo, though:
First, I'm not sure what the subject of this photo is. Is it the tree? Is it the door? Is it the pile of sand? Nothing stands out in it. It would be better if the photo was composed with bringing out the subject in mind.

Second, there's very little depth to it. The tree looks almost as flat as the wall behind it. I think using a wide angle lens setting and stepping closer if you wanted to make the distance look the same would improve that (I'm under the impression that a telephoto was used here).

Finally, consider taking the photo at a time of day when the light is a bit more interesting. From the shadows, this looks like it was taken in the early afternoon. Mornings and late afternoons/early evenings tend to bring the most flattering light.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Who is the champ here?
by lolor275

Comment:
Not a bad photo, but it might do better in a different challenge. I'm missing the "What?!"

Also, I'm missing the connection between the title and the picture. Are we supposed to pick the champ between the two men? Or among the people who are racing (this looks like a race track)?

To improve the photo in general, perhaps offset your subject slighly. The vertical pole in the mid-left is a bit distracting, too. Perhaps cropping it out, or somehow using it to help frame your image?

Just some thoughts...

fallen
by petdog4020

Comment:
Nice contrast and use of grain here. I think you probably meant to enter this in the Image grain challenge, not in "What?!", because I don't see the "What?!" here.

General suggestions to improve the photo: it might have been good to find a more interesting pile of leaves to use here. This may have made a better color photo. The problem I see with it is that it seems to look a little flat. Perhaps increasing the depth of field would make it better? Also, I might be mistaken in this, but I think telephoto lens settings tend to flatten pictures, and wide angle settings tend to increase depth. You may want to play around with this, too.

deal trawler
by newty1

Comment:
Nice photo - I like the rich saturation of the boat against the less-saturated background. Makes it really pop off the page - or screen, in this case.

I think it really does belong in a different challenge, though. I'm not seeing where the "What?!" is here.

Love
by callan

Comment:
This is a very sweet, precious photo. I think you definitely captured "Love". I'm not sure where the "What?!" is, though.

Other than the challenge topic, I don't have any suggestions for you in terms of improving the photo. It's really a great shot!

What am I doing here?
by anvi

Comment:
I like the meloncholy and introspectiveness of this one. Yet another question of "What?" Nice concept.

Terrific composition

Wicked Wicks
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Nice concept! Well done.

Fallen Leaves
by e301

Comment:
What kind of leaves are those? Really interesting!

Nice composition and contrast.

Wood u Kiss me?
by messerschmitt

Comment:
That's kind of... creepy! But does beg the question "What?!", as well.

Very interesting. I like the contrast.

The Others
by kmbr2001

Comment:
Heheheh... nice concept!

Also, I love the composition and contrast. Very well done!