egg-scape
by insteps

Comment:
This image should have taken first place because of its strong visual impact and subtle tones. When I first looked at it I accepted it as the winner. It lost this glory by a small percentage, much like those nose to nose horse races. I will tell you what is good about this image and what is bad and how to fix it for a dpc print or simply a good print.
The strenght of this composition is more on the shades of the colors. The green ceramic bowl and the brown egg tones are just too lovely and soothing to look at. I have come back to it over and over again to reach the depth of satisfaction that one seeks from a masterpiece. I still come back and each time I simply stare at it in admiration.
What is wrong: the only minor imperfection is the overshapenning...but outside of the halos, I would let it stand. To correct this will require a little well spent time. Here is the way I would do it. Make a copy and set your clone to about 40 percent opacity. Go to all halos with a small brush, 10 pixels or so and clone from the adjascent area so as to reduce the halo in those areas. Do not do multiple dabs in same area. Work at actual pixel size. This will retain the grit texture of the eggs.

Somewhere Down the Line
by bongo

Comment:
Here we have a very interesting and well done study to fit the waiting theme. The black and white rendition gives it that old time flavor. The sign above adds to the composition and the simplicity of the scene speak of a small town. The model or subject is in a natural pose, hands in pocket and head turned. We have all been here.
The added touch of including the model's reflection gives this image the final touch. It is a picture that is easy to look at and we spend a little time observing the tracks, platform and rooflines to determine the answer to why the tilt. Straight lines across a picture create a very fixed balance which removes all tension from a composition. All these lines are starting high on the right and ending low on the left. It is these diagonal lines which add the subtle touch of the non descript concept of waiting. This is a great composition and unto my favorites..... dan

Dual Propelled Creatures
by marbo

Comment:
The visual here of the fly is too great to apply the title end of the challenge.

Deep Purple Confusion
by BooZon

Comment:
Very spooky and impressive with good somber tones.

Diffusion
by soup

Comment:
Kudos on this image. Good brilliant rendition.

Sea of tranquillity
by geewhy

Comment:
Is there something more magical than this on this site? A true charm !

Point of balance
by BrennanOB

Comment:
Congrats on your high finish. This was our magical concoction. Very good work.

Les Fleurs En Pointe
by Elemmennope

Comment:
Congratulations on your high finish. This is a beautiful composition and the fallen flower, well, it speaks of its' balanced sisters.

Precarious Perch
by smokeditor

Comment:
Congrats on your high finish. Simplicity presented in a novel way.

The Celtic Balance
by Coley

Comment:
This was and is an exceptional shot and cool to look at. Right on !
Congrats on your high finish.