Dirty Pond Crisis (A documentary on the effects of water pollution on fish)
by Kelli

Comment:
I gave this a 5. It's hard to get worked up over dirty water (photographically, that is) even though the photo and title make a strong statement. I thought it would have scored higher if the fish filled the frame more. (You are right, though. This water looks putrid.)

Twinkle, Twinkle
by ericwoo

Comment:
I thought this picture was done well. I like the range of tones from white lights to pitch black sky and left foreground. I like the inclusion of the foreground because it balances the skyline and helps add depth to the photo. The leading lines of the road way draw my eye into the heart of the picture. The star-burst street lights are an added plus.

Mission San Jose, founded 1720
by Melethia

Comment:
I think the floor area in this photo is a bit washed out. I think a bit more darkening would have solved that and given the whole picture more crispness. I might have cropped out the little piece in the upper right hand corner because my eye keeps going up there and that is not the focal point of the photo. Composition is otherwise excellent. The colors are good, the subject matter is intriguing, and the photo has even more potential. Judging by the scores, I think I might be more critical than most voters who seem to like it even more.

The Santa Maria
by timfythetoo

Comment:
I liked this shot a lot. The noise in the sky was a little distracting, but other than that, I liked the colors, lighting, focus, and subject matter. I gave it an 8.

St. Joseph's
by DanSig

Comment:
Technically, this photo is very good. Clean lines, sharp detail and good tonal range. I think it did not score higher because it lacks impact. Composition might have been improved by shooting from an angle rather than straight on, or backing up and putting the buildings off-center, or perhaps cropping much of the sky out (or alternatively to add much more sky to emphasize the upward sweep metaphorically). I'm not sure about this, but think the photo needed a bit more punch.

Holy Night
by no__1__here

Comment:
Kind of ghostly looking. Nice photo.

Abandon all hope....
by Elvis_L

Comment:
This is a nice image under difficult lighting. I wish the shot were not cropped at the top (if indeed it was cropped) to give the archway a bit more framing. I like it this way too. Good composition.

Lost in Memories
by Brielle

Comment:
I really like this idea, but the background is so dark on my monitor that I almost missed what you were doing. Composition is good (what I can see of it). I am sorry I can't be more positive, I think this could have been a ribbon.

Dream Parlour Chronicles
by Artan

Comment:
Every time I look at this photo I bump up my vote. One of my favorite photos. 9

Deceitful Passion of Captivity
by librodo

Comment:
One of my favorite photos. 9