Spotless . . . almost
by Tammer

Comment:
Where's the color? Where's the contrast? Oh...you meant to do it this way. :D It's interesting. Not sure that I like it that much. Certainly is artistic and you've used some OOB thinking in your approach. As with all art, some like it and others, well... Kudos for being creative and taking a chance. Good luck in the challenge.

Under the spot light
by Stagolee

Comment:
It's "ok". Feels a little disconnected as a storyline. I think it's the expression on his face, the frazzled hair, and the sweat. He looks tired - perhaps you meant it to come across this way. Maybe it's the color of the "spots"? Hard to explain, but the image feels drab and depressing. Maybe a brighter color choice for the spots, like royal blue or something? I don't know. Sorry, wish I could explain it better. Anyway, best of luck to you in the challenge.

Water Drops on Hawaiian Gecko
by Quincy

Comment:
Two initial reactions. 1st is way cool, 2nd is way oversharpened. The oversharpening is really hampering the potential of this photo IMO. Good luck in the challenge.

Jamed Spots
by ustiebitz

Comment:
What in the world is it? I see a few spots and a lot of smears. This is interesting as an abstract kind of photo, but seems like a bit of a stretch for "Spots". The texture and color tones are cool. JMO of course. Good luck.

Caged
by cresus

Comment:
Nice composition in placing of the subject in the framing of this photo. Need way more light, and the eyes are a little too blurry for maximum impact. Good luck in the challenge.

Spots on the Sand
by BrianR

Comment:
This is neat in an abstract way. The footprints add authenticity to the photo. Not sure what the "spots" are, but it's fun to try and figure out. :D I've seen this drop-shadow framing in a couple of challenges now. It's unusual enough that you're going to start giving yourself away, that is, if I'm correct in assuming it's the same person doing it. :P Good luck in the challenge.

dry season
by tcmartin

Comment:
Tricky. :D In trying to determine if the "giraffe" was looking away or at the viewer I had to look close. Then I noticed that this is all a setup. :P The lack of any hair detail, some shine on the "face", and lack of a tail kind of gave it away. The background is either way overexposed, or the saturation levels have been pushed beyond recovery.

Wounded Ladybird
by Monicagd

Comment:
Looks to be beyond "wounded" to me. :D Nothing personal, but it's a little close to being kind of disgusting. I know it's only a bug, but still... As for the technicals, I think the composition is a little too tight, and the lighting is a bit harsh on the left. Color saturation is ok, getting some yellow bleed over onto the bugs shell casing. All of the above is JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

Botanic Spots
by nickb

Comment:
Now this is interesting and fun to look at. I wish the image used the full 640 to get a better look. Seems to be a little soft (not sharply focused). The exposure could be moved up some, but you may risk blowing out some of the 'spots' then. Anyway, good luck in the challenge.

Fall's Spotted Heart
by msdoubletrouble

Comment:
I can't tell you how many of those leaves I've seen around here, and not once have I thought that it was "heart" shaped. Guess I didn't look hard enough. Neat idea for the challenge. I wondering if the image may be a bit too busy to create major viewer impact (higher score). The background is distracting I think. Sorry for "thinking" out loud...just trying to figure out why this photo seems kind of "ok" and how it could move to the next level. Wish I could be more helpful. Best of luck to you in the challenge.