Rebecca
by nolock

Comment:
I'm sure a million people already told you: this will not work for this challenge.

Concerning this photograph: good exposure and focus. A bit grainy in the shadows though. Quality of the photo is overall adequate, but you will get voted down for not meeting the challenge requirements.

Wind and Rain
by NinjaMom

Comment:
Hi Danetta. I'm sure we'll be seeing great things to come, given that you have a fantastic tool in that 10D and what I can see from your portfolio. Good luck. :)

The Three Little Bears
by Arcanist

Comment:
Very fitting for this challenge, and very classy presentation. Technically beyond reproach, and if I were to nit pick, I'd comment that the image exposure is a bit blown but that is not enough to seriously detract from the beauty of this presentation. One other comment. I feel that a simple border would have sufficed here. Yet, your border if not sufficiently tacky to be an issue. Overall a strong entry that I hope does well. Good luck.

It's a Blue Christmas Without You
by bledford

Comment:
Simple, elegant, effect.

Technically beyond reproach (well, almost. Reflection a bit strong on the ornament)

Artistically beyond reproach.

Border could have been more subtle but not sufficiently detracting to be an issue at all.

Congrats on a well deserved ribbon (well that's my prediction :-)

Blessed Reflection
by glad2badad

Comment:
Stunning presentation. Aesthetically pleasing, very creative, and very elegant.

Technically and artistically beyond reproach. I predict this will earn a ribbon. Good luck!

Our nativity scene
by Beetle

Comment:
Image tastefully sharpened and scene is very aesthetically pleasing. I suggest increasing the black point to black out the curtain in the backdrop. Otherwise, this is a very strong contender in this challenge.

For whom the bell(s) toll
by awpollard

Comment:
Love the soft focus. Exposure is excellent and I think the saturation and color balance is perfect. A very tasteful and aesthetic presentation.

I feel it was a shame that you added this border. IMO, it does nothing for this image, and is quite a distraction. Ultimately, this is not a major issue and does not warrant a major deduction in your score.

Merry Christmas
by Spork99

Comment:
Strong entry, aesthetically pleasing and well composed. On technical issues, the image integrity has been compromised by oversharpening which resulted in image artifacts. Furthermore, the sharpening you applied to this image also sharpened the visible noise creating a rather gritty appearance to the ornaments. Ultimately, though, this is as I said earlier, quite a pleasing entry and I feel should do well. Good luck!

Comfort and Joy
by parrothead

Comment:
I can see you, and your setup in the reflection. :-)

I like the soft focus and the lighting in this entry. Quite superbly executed. Exposure is spot on perfect. Overall a wonderful composition and a strong contender in this challenge.

Christmas Magic
by Konador

Comment:
Quite magical indeed. I like the color saturation. The soft focus creates a dreamy glow which contributes to a fantastic and appropriate entry for this challenge. I wonder if this image could be further refined by setting the black point higher, thereby increasing dark contrast. Just a thought. Very good entry overall.