CG
by whiteroom

Comment:
I hope this does well. Some people may pick on the blown highlights and the extreme lightness of the hand but this, to me, looks like an ad from a very high end store. I hope others see the art in it. This like an example of knowing what the rules are and then breaking them on purpose to achieve the desired effect. 10 from me.

a diamond is forever
by hopper

Comment:
This looks perfectly delicious and perfectly professional. 10.

A Joyful Noise
by Brad

Comment:
A true testament to your ability to make something plain, something really special. I gave this a 9 and I am usually not a fan of rocks and water. Great work.

Albino Peacock
by Shannon

Comment:
This would have been great if the birds head had been in good focus. Nice crop, and I can definitely see what you were going for here.

Poppies in California means Spring Time
by kmbr2001

Comment:
This is appears a bit oversaturated and OOF. The idea has potential. The dramatic angle and color contrast works nicely.

The Energy of Sunset
by librodo

Comment:
I am a sucker for a silhouette. The top of the mast leaving the frame is a little distracting, but it is an overall very nice shot. I wonder what a closer view of the people with the sun and only the two centermost boats in the shot might have looked like.

say, "uncle"
by Seanachai

Comment:
This probably has amazing stock opportunities. I could see many uses for this in the press. It is definitely an attention grabber.

say no evil...
by frumoaznicul

Comment:
Not an overly interesting pose, but the detail is amazing. You can't take a photo with this much detail and not convey emotion and character. Good job.

The Centurian Salute
by Xilebo

Comment:
Harsh light seems appropriate. Very interesting. Could be taken straight from the movie Gladiator. Great colors as well. Nice.

Determined to succeed
by gaurawa

Comment:
Perfect placemment, complementary background - not distracting, nice tones, conveys emotion, sharp focus, harsh light but appropriate for the shot. Excellent.