Still a Fire Within
by Artyste

Comment:
This is one of the most wonderful portraits I've seen. What a face on that guy. Great job processing, too. Wow! Also, I know that titles don't mean everything, but this is such a moving title, I can't not mention it. Congratulations on the whole package!

\"The Boat, bound by rust and locked in time, would never fish again.\"
by jrjr

Comment:
The detail and the light and the colors ... spectacular! Even the title is a winner. Congratulations on making a wonderful image. The background looks almost 2 dimensional, like a drawing. I've been staring at it for a while, and can't figure it out.

Leaves of a Rose
by AStarWithin

Comment:
Wonder how this would be if it were cropped so the leaves were not dead center? The background helps the leaves and their stem to stand out nicely.

My Grandmother's Christening gown - 1911
by xianart

Comment:
Beautiful dress - what a great heirloom. I'd love to see a soft light on the dress, so the pretty details could come out more. A different background might work, too. The dress is sweet.

Bug's View of a Beetle
by Ropinamoment

Comment:
Ah, I wish this little bug were bigger, even if it is a bug's view :-)

Blacksmith Shop
by dale99

Comment:
Definitely meets the challenge topic, without a doubt. However, the focus and business detracts from all the interesting stuff this scene has to offer. Keep trying, and keep entering challenges! You've found a nice scene here.

Another Storm Approaches
by sir_bazz

Comment:
Wow, wow, wow - I want to know how you processed this! I would love to be able to make a picture like this, with this light. This inspires me incredibly.

Used to be someone's love
by timlu

Comment:
Beautiful composition. I think the light is either harsh or flat. I'm not that good with this stuff yet to be more specific, but can see that if the light were a little more dramatic or softer, this would be a winner.

Old School Hi Matic G
by youngnova

Comment:
This is interesting. At first glance, I thought it looked oversaturated. Now, on closer inspection, it seems extra, but not over saturated - it's kind of cool. The folded cloth with lint (I know the lint comment is picky -sorry!) is a little distracting. Would also like to see equally sharp focus on the camera body text as on the lens text. I like the colors reflected in the lens.

Blowing in the wind...
by CEJ

Comment:
This wins the prize for world's most perfect crop! The curtains are wonderful. My eye keeps going up to the chimney reflection in the background though, darn it. The bottom half of this is a 10 for me, top half only a 5 - guess I'll split the difference and give you a 7.5 = 8 :-)