Interlude in the Woods
by msdoubletrouble

Comment:
They must've been running a special on borders that day. Wow.

Anyway, I like the shot. The two cranes are a good capper to the image, and it almost seems as though some of the cypress knees and branches are talking to each other, too. All in all, I think this is a good shot, but that border blows my mind (and really, I normally don't mind borders).

Trapped in the Trunk
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Geez Dan, is that lens cover thing ever gonna get old? Let's hope not!

Sculpture
by charmayne

Comment:
The way the logs leave the frame is jarring to me. I think this subject has wonderful potential, although I honestly have neither the expertise or the gall to tell you how to achieve that potential. Perhaps another angle, a different time of day, I don't know...maybe just going back and spending some more time there.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment:
I would like to see this shot more focused on the shadows, perhaps a different angle so that we lose the blown-out sky. I think the texture and lines have great potential, but they get a bit lost in this shot.

Still Life in Wood #1 Desk & Vase
by lyta

Comment:
I find the rug distracting here...I think it is just too bright when compared to the wood. I like the shapes and composition, however. It seems that the wood is just a bit dark.

Slow but steady
by awpollard

Comment:
Good use of black and white and an astounding amount of detail and texture. This shot has a spooky feel to me, but I like it and I hope it does well.

Soft, Hard, Wet, Dry, Smooth, Rough, Sharp & Dull
by dsmboostaholic

Comment:
This is a good shot - let it speak for itself! The title is patronizing, doubly so considering that the challenge already directs the viewer to look at textures. I do think that you did a good job with your main objective in taking a shot that shows lots of good texture...so for that, good on you!

Me
by HBunch

Comment:
Looks like a good choice for a profile photo...too bad you have a lot of good choices to make your good choice from.

The inner circle
by gprinsloo

Comment:
First off, I think your shot is a bit dark to be well received. It is an interesting subject and well suited for the challenge.

Something I think this subject would be good for is a stereoscopic image. Look at Labuda's profile...he's got some examples. It could be fun to mess with.

The Ring and the Teacup
by 3amfromkyoto

Comment:
I'm not 100% sure what it is that I am looking at, but I like it. Based on your title, I can see the cup, and I guess the ring is a magnifying glass or something that refracts the light. Cool shot.