Dark Water
by Cakileen28

Comment:
Not sure what you did here, but the lighting in general is too dark IMO. Subject is a bit too centered also for many I'm sure. Sorry. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Memories
by patry

Comment:
Uh-oh. Somebody missed this part of the challenge. The details...

"Details: Include a rubber ducky in your photograph this week".

Nice painting/drawing BTW.

Hidden Ducky
by deacueducto

Comment:
Is he/she bashful? :) Interesting approach you took here. Not sure that it's going to go over too well unfortunately...think more of the duck should be visible. Another item that will hold this down some is the lighting, it's too harsh where you're getting the reflections off of the waxy leaves. Diffused lighting would have worked a little better here I think. All JMO of course. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Family Frame
by dahved

Comment:
Clever use of materials here for this cool effect. Simple, yet fun to look at. Good luck in the challenge.

Jersey Devil Hunters
by quiet_observation

Comment:
The color of the guys jacket really stands out well in this scene. If he was alone it would work better. Looks like you had ideal lighting conditions (overcast skies) for this particular shot.

Not sure that this challenge is really a good fit for multiple portraits, and their activity isn't really stating strongly the "essence" of the person. JMO of course. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Big Legs Little Legs
by baco99

Comment:
Pembroke Welsh Corgi...awwwhhh. I had a little guy like that once. This pic makes me miss him. :( Could have been twins.

As for the image, the technicals are there. Storyline? Does it tell the "essence of the person"? Little bit thin in that regard. This photo seems to be more about the dog than the person. JMO of course. Best of luck in the challenge.

Cowgirl Cody
by JeniY

Comment:
Wonderful capture. "Essence of the person" ??? Well, the environment fits, although some activity that shows she's a cowgirl would help sell the story a little better. Nonetheless - an image to be proud of. Good luck in the challenge.

'The Believer'
by talj

Comment:
Nicely done. Is that a mirror? Wonderful job of processing this. Good luck in the challenge.

Capt. Walt, Seafarer
by jrjr

Comment:
Wonderful color, tones, and texture in this shot. Most importantly, a story is being told about the person that is the subject of this image. Well done on both counts - photo of merit and meeting the challenge theme.

The Enthusiast
by cools98

Comment:
Oops! There's a whole lot of face showing here. It's a very intense and interesting image, I'll give it that. :) The challenge is to "show us the essence of a person" without showing their face. Disregarding the face issue, what does 'The Enthusiast' mean? I'm really not trying to be a smart aleck here...just giving some feedback on what questions this photo raises when I look at it. Best of luck to you in the challenge.