Caffe Latte
by Ben

Comment:
I'm trying to understand the story this picture tells... it seems to suggest to me a tragedy of some sort... heart attack? and the cup was spilled onto the floor? It seems to be a stretch for entry into the INDULGENCE challenge.

Technically, the photo seems a bit soft (that is, not sharply focused) and the color and contrast seem bland, sort of monotoned. I think your score of just over 5 is a good score for this photo.

pelican.jpg
by Penny Lane

Comment:
Great shot! How fortunate to find such a willing model!

After Settlement...
by bgable

Comment:
Congrats on the new home :o) The picture suffers however, primarily from a lack of sharp focus, and also for being smaller than necessary.

Did you say walkies?
by joynim

Comment:
Hi Charlie, I would have probably voted "5" if I had voted. The only technical nit I see is that in my opinion there's a bit too much negative space above the little fellow. Otherwise the photo has only average to slightly below average appeal TO ME because of the subject matter. As far as photos of stuffed animals go, though, you did very well :o) Hope this helps. Ray

I Want To Hold Your Hand
by MWitt

Comment:
Best I've seen for this title yet. The shy, tentative feeling is conveyed extremely well. Even better IMO if the hands were sharper. (7)

Ticket To Ride
by lynnesite

Comment:
Man (ma'am) that's a stunning photo. My take is that it's a wee bit of shoe-horning to fit the challenge, but wow... 9.5 for the aformentioned reason, rounding up to 10. Good luck!

Still Puzzled
by glad2badad

Comment:
You trounced me in this challenge, Barry! Something about this photo seems eerily familiar :>)

DSC_3901.jpg
by livitup

Comment:
I think this is the best of your bird shots... sharper and more brightly lit. Wish he were looking more directly at you.

DSC_4001.jpg
by livitup

Comment:
Male rose-breasted grosbeak. What a beautiful bird. Shot is a bit soft and would be better if you could see the whole bird... the large branch he is perched on blocks the view of the rest of him.

DSC_3929.jpg
by livitup

Comment:
A bit soft. Centered and (sorry) uninteresting composition IMO.