Final Dicision(?)
by Sjon

Comment:
I am commenting on this image in a reaction against the attempt by some to limit the content of DPC to images that conform to their idea of acceptable.

This challenge has highlighted how hard it is to convey the decision aspect of an action rather than the action itself, though I don't think yours is weaker than average in that regard. What I like about the shot is the use of light and shadow to create mood and to also imply the darkness of the drive to suicide. I also like the composition. Things I dislike include the somewhat glaring thumbprint or smudge on the blade, also I am not sure that this image succeeds in conveying much about the agony of such a decision, the emotions behind it.

to be or not to be...
by christie3

Comment:
I am commenting on this image in a reaction against the attempt by some to limit the content of DPC to images that conform to their idea of acceptable.

I can understand what you are trying to show in this image but think that, without the title, it's incredibly ambiguous. It's only with the title that one can just about make the inference that the bandage covers wrists that have been cut as opposed to a sprained wrist or the like. I also find the image much too dark. Whilst use of shadows and limited light can help create a certain mood, in this case it just makes it hard to distinguish the content and doesn't work for me.

gnarled
by fstopopen

Comment:
Strikes me as very oversaturated in terms of colour and also too high in contrast. And the sky seems too dark a blue - did you use a polarizer? Nice viewpoint but not well presented to my eyes.

Viewpoints
by Imagineer

Comment:
Excellent idea and superbly captured. I really dislike the orange toning - a true black and white or a more subtle toning would have appealed more to me and upped my vote.

Round Island
by BrianR

Comment:
Dreadfully oversharpened.

Lion's Head
by bpickard

Comment:
Horizon seems tilted. A little too much darkness included at left for my preferences. Colours seem a touch too saturated too. Nice subject choice.

Rear window.
by Pixelstate

Comment:
I recognise this... I think! Nicely captured candid but... overall seems quite dark and yet there is blow out on the whites of the cardigan sleeve. Beautiful expression though.

Early morning Blues
by Xilebo

Comment:
A lovely capture of the motion of these beautiful animals but, as a viewer, I cannot help but be disappointed by the inclusion of the concrete fence behind them.

Nature's Palette
by gaurawa

Comment:
Nice contrast of foreground object colours to background colours. Background also blurred to just the right extent.

Pride
by ergo

Comment:
Nice image, nice composition, like the pose too - it really reflects the title well. Focus seems somewhat soft to me though.