red on pink
by jan5500

Comment:
Nice composition and framing here. IMHO the pink background is too similar to the flower in tonality to really make the contrast 'pop'. Setting this shot up with a higher contrast color may have emphasized the theme more. The lighting also seems a tad harsh on the flower with some shadows and underexposed areas. Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

neighbor's shades
by Car54

Comment:
I really like the intensity of the colors here and the candid/urban feel it has. Good eye spotting this.... 7

After the rain
by whiteroom

Comment:
Inspiring landscape you've captured here. I love the deep DOF and detail throughout. Curious to see your lens and camera settings at the end of this challenge. The high contrasts and interplay of lighting and shadows really give this an almost storybook feel. IMHO the shot looks slightly tilted CCW. Not sure if this is just a result of using a wide angle lens? Also not sure if that vignetting around the edges and corners is intentional, but it works well for me regardless. Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless.... 8

The Bluebird
by Prof_Fate

Comment:
Nice capture. Love the DOF and focus on the subject.... 8

A Candid Cautionary Tale
by kdkaboom

Comment:
Nice shot. Great contrasts in color and textures. Really like the title also.... 7

Odd One Out
by cfischl

Comment:
Love this shot. It has a very contemporary/artistic quality to it. The DOF and shadows from your lighting setup also add dimension and interest to the shot. Nice subtle answer to this challenge.... 8

Caught in a dorment winter tree...
by Pixlmaker

Comment:
Nice capture. The selective desaturation works well to answer the challenge.

Sour Skittles
by beautyqn25

Comment:
Nice textures and colors here. Maybe a shallower DOF to add more dimension to the shot would have added to the photo?

Scarlet Ibis
by sulamk

Comment:
Very interesting bird. It really 'pops' from the earthy background. The branch in the foreground also gives this a more natural/candid feel.

A sprinkle of sprinkles
by burtct

Comment:
I like your creative composition and lighting here. The blurred elements also add a kinetic feel to the shot. One thing that I find distracting is the patterned background. Perhaps a white or black setting to really emphasize the color contrasts would have added to the shot? Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless.... 7