Little Nat
by Shelley

Comment:
Cute photo and nice use of selective desat. IMHO I'm not a fan of the black backdrop used here. It seems to create a formal potraiture feel to a seemingly candid moment. Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

Desert Pineapples
by oOWonderBreadOo

Comment:
Love the DOF here. Your focus and detail look great.

Black & White and Red all over....
by Nobody

Comment:
Nice detail and focus here. The position of the three orchids adds a nice dimension to the photo. I think the shot would have benefited if it were tighter or cropped more to weight the flowers heavier in the composition. Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

Lime Green
by MattO

Comment:
Nice subject you've chosen here. The detail and focus look nice. IMHO I think a tighter shot to fill the frame more with the lizard would make more of an impact and really show off the textures and details in the shot. The WB and tonality also seems a tad on the warm side with slight oversaturation of yellows. Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

I'm Blue
by egillbjarki

Comment:
Good shot. I love the feel and mood in this photo and the way you've used the lighting and shadows to create it. Nice subtle answer to this challenge.... 7

Flower Burst
by SandyP

Comment:
I really like the idea and direction you are going with this shot. The colors and different elements add alot of interest here. IMHO the masking/blurring effect you've used detracts from the shot somewhat since the evidence of the post processing is apparent around the edges of the flowers. It lends a somewhat 'artificial' feel to the photo. I think a similar impact could have been achieved in-camera using shallow DOF and/or multipoint focus and selecting areas to focus on. Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

Festival of Lights
by theSaj

Comment:
Nice play on lighting effects here and good DOF. IMHO the ornament should have been wieghted heavier in the composition. Possibly a tighter shot or more crop to remove the upper-left area of the photo? Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

Macaw
by docurrie

Comment:
Nicely composed subject. The dark background really serves well to contrast the bright bird. IMHO the shot seems a tad soft in focus and also a little noisy. Perhaps post processing adjustments and use of Neat Image would have added to the photo? Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

Dazzling color
by json

Comment:
Great use of lighting and shadows here..... 8

..enjoy, with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc
by Sinky

Comment:
Nice use of creative composition and contrasting textures in this shot. IMHO the relections make the lighting feel a tad harsh. Maybe a longer exposure under darker conditions may have helped? Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless