Green Grass Grace
by Gordon

Comment:
I adore this. It creates a feeling of peace and euphoria that I can't quite explain - something about the soft merging of shades of purple, the beauty of the drops of water, some in sharp focus and others not, and the diagonal line fading into fuzziness at the top corner. I don't know how many will agree with me but this is certainly my favourite entry of the challenge.

cement ballet
by Miah

Comment:
I'm not sure that I see grace here but since it's something that's very much in the eye of the beholder I'm certainly not saying "this doesn't meet the challenge".
I really like this image very much and it reminds me of work I've seen hanging in the National Portrait Gallery here in London - I can't recall the name of the photographers but a couple created series of candid prints portraying real people going about their real lives. I like the high contrast, the strong lines and the composition created by the lines of the buildings and position of the boy.

Gracefully blowing in the wind
by Dave Gordon

Comment:
A pretty silhouette which shows the graceful form of simple grasses but the image lacks that extra punch that would make it something special - perhaps a real focal point?

Asian grace
by Anastasia

Comment:
Nicely taken. pose creates a pleasing composition, model's facial expression doesn't look too forced, boa adds right touch of colour. Not sure it shows grace as much as flesh on offer but it's a well taken image!

Tamara in Wonderland
by i_sky

Comment:
I don't know that is something I'd consider graceful but it certainly has lots of visual impact - it's quirky, interesting, beautifully lit with wonderful shadows and a warm tone. The position of the person onstage also adds a lot of interest.

Graceful Shell
by KING

Comment:
Interesting lighting - my first thought was "what's that slash of light pink at the bottom" - it took me some moments to realise it was light coming from inside the shell opening.

First Snow
by kinks

Comment:
Very elegant - like oriental calligraphy. Would like to reduce the blue tone of the snow just a touch.

Three Kings
by crabappl3

Comment:
Interesting quality of light through the glass. Unfortunately the green ball seems more opaque to light and feels too heavy in comparison with the red and clear ball. I also am not so keen on the bell shape of the light falling on the surface though I like how it interplays with the dark round shadow from the balls. Composition of the three balls seems static and uninspiring. For some reason this image makes me think of flags - perhaps a tourist advert for a country looking to attract christmas visitors - can't recall which country has a flag with green, white and red?

...in her field
by crabappl3

Comment:
Nice colours and good composition, in terms of model and her position within environment. What I don't like is the brightness of yellows coming through the gaps in the darkened foliage behind her - competes a little with the beautiful highlight in her hair and the dynamic foreground colours of green and blue.
I like her pose though and the slightly blown out lighting on her skin works for me.
She looks contemplative though I'm not sure I'd really conclude that's she's alone if I were to see this image outside of the challenge.

Country Roads
by crabappl3

Comment:
Lighting really is beautiful here. It gives colour and warmth as well as light. The way it catches on the model's hair is particularly appealing. However the content of the image doesn't grab me. The pose of the girl feels unnatural, I'd prefer a (faked) walking position. The trees, trunks and shrubs within the frame are somewhat messy, the shapes they form don't make for a particularly good composition, in terms of light, shadow and form. I do like the diagonal of the road surface but the actual colour of it feels out of place.