One Of These Is Not Like The Others
by vlado

Comment:
Selective desaturation can be a very useful tool when executed effectively. Here, the red of the matchbox seems distorted and out of place. I to like the idea, but, in my opinion, all nine matchsticks should also be in crisp focus. With the challenge subject being nine, I'd like to see the nine clearly distinguished in the image. Here, one item is distinguished, but even that one has some detraction with the red in the matchbox. Definitely some potential here, but this one needs much better execution to grow your score. 3.

Another Saturday Night
by citymars

Comment:
I really like the colors you captured here. I would, however, like to see this one with a different composition. Don't get me wrong, I do like this composition, but I think the 9 is too tight in the corner and that the focal plane should be switched for this particular capture. I'd just like to see the 9 more prominent in relation to the size of the frame. Still, I think that this is one of the better images I have seen in this challenge thus far. From me, a 7.

Forever Different
by BeefnCheez

Comment:
An interesting concept with an even more interesting story I am sure. The crop feels too tight, especially on the left side with the hand touching the frame. The white balance also seems too warm for the capture leaving the skin tones overly orange. i think that this idea had some potential, but as it is presented, it just has the appearance of a snapshot. As it is shot, I give it a 4.

Can you find the natural nine?
by Jdroullard

Comment:
I do see the natural nine, but it is really lost in the busy frame with many other elements competing strongly for the eye's attention. I think this could have been a really cool subject from a different angle and with a different composition. Nice find, but I wish the image was better executed. 3.

Getting ready for Christmas
by BJokerud

Comment:
I am only counting 8. Am I missing one? 2.

Reflections
by Crafty

Comment:
But I see ten of them. 4.

9/9/09
by LMJswim7

Comment:
While very and very commonplace, I like what you have composed here. Your angles and point of view adds great depth and interest to the image while your contrast adds drama to such a simple subject. Well seen and well captured. 7.

- AFFINITY -
by andrewt

Comment:
The two bubble on the top right seem soft to me. 4.

Routing
by paynekj

Comment:
You have an awesome, awesome start here, but you left it too flat and gray. A duotone image should include tones from both ends of the range, as well as most of the tones in between. This is exactly the type of subject that I wanted to shoot for this challenge, but I was far too busy this week to go hunting for it. The only thing you are lacking is contrast, thus missing the dramatic feeling that grabs the viewer's eye. Here would have been my editing take on the same subject:



While I usually try to leave some amount of detail in the shadows, the surround wall contains enough detail that I would like to see that shadow black. Well seen and well composed. A little more drama would have surely grown your vote. 6.

Eight Are Awake
by pixelpig

Comment:
That's a lot of garden gnomes. Interesting choice of subjects, but the environment surround them leaves a lot to be desired. I picture these guys set up out in the garden with a background and surroundings of great interest. Shot like this, it just seems like a snapshot of clutter. I'd really like to see this one taken with an interesting environment for my eye to roam and explore. 4.