Lit by the past.
by hollisterGq

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=2

Lovely image. Most have probably said there is no proof of the candle here but I really like the image. The lighting is a little hot on the left side of the blub but not a bother. I like that I can see some of the table grain, really nice. The simple white frame helps keep your eyes in the image and complements it nicely. Good luck.

Santa's Apprentice
by mpeters

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=1

Love the concept of this image and I think you pulled most of it off quite nicely. I like the lighting and can get an instant feel for what it is, even without looking at the title but there is something bothering me with the back of his head. I can't tell if that is part of his hat or what. Maybe less lighting there would help hide it, not sure. Great image all in all, good luck.

Is Someone There?
by Nikolai1024

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=0
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=1

I like the red glow on the face but the candle appears to be a little out of focus, that could be just because of the exposure but not sure. Good luck.

Oops! Just Missed
by amster

Comment:
finally an image that captured something too late and I'm on page 3 of the entries! Most would probably say it has to be sharper but this adds to the idea that you were hurrying and just missed it. Good job and good luck.

Too Early for Popcorn : Too Late for the Kernel
by seebrown

Comment:
Nice original idea. One of only 3 that really captured the action too early. Great color and layout. Bravo.

Racing the Self-Timer
by talmy

Comment:
At first when I saw your title I thought of the Too Late challenge thinking you were too late getting to the chair but then decided it could be Too Early since the camera clicked before you got there. Good job. One of the very very few that actually captured the spirit of the challenge and snapped the picture too early. Good lighting and setup, would have liked a little motion blur to make it really look like you were in a rush but still a good image. Good luck.

Split Second
by Rikki

Comment:
First one I've seen that actually followed the details of shooting the picture too early. Great job. I like the layout and action/motion in it. Good luck.

640 and Counting
by SandyP

Comment:
great image and great tribute to your mom. Congratulations on your placing.

Chulo
by ajschel

Comment:
I am no expert on grain and couldn't enter or vote on the members challenge but here is my $.02 (probably worth less).

Not sure if there is a big difference between grain and noise (I would think so). I look at the image and I see multi-colored noise, mind you it isn't a lot of colors but I see enough to say it is not just grain and others that voted may have thought the same.

It is a good picture with good detail and lighting, focus and DOF but also doesn't hold my interest for an extended amount of time. I vote higher on images that make me stop and look at the entire picture and really amaze me.

Sorry you didn't do as well as you hoped...this is the story of my life over and over again. :o)

Chicago
by InnaN

Comment:
Great catch, I was coming into town monday night and saw this and wished I could have taken a pictures from somewhere. I know where I'd like to take it from but have no idea how to get out there. Great image.