Way too close
by Judi

Comment:
5 - Variation in cropping and a slight rotate give this an edge in my opinion - your title may also have 'aided' the impact. Otherwise, I like the abstract here (although undecided on not being able to see the eyes) - could convey a variety of emotions to a viewer. Already mentioned the crop, but the tip of the tongue on the very edge of the frame, if nothing could be done to give some more space around - another reason why a variation in cropping/composition may have 'made use' of that... if that makes sense.

Nature's Treasure Trove-- a thousand jewels.
by digifotojo

Comment:
5 - Nice image, like the lines with the beads of water. Shame about the bottom left corner, a few issues there which dominate the image a little too much. The abstract is nice, but your title distracts me from 'feeling' any instant emotional connection - for this Challenge.

onion tears
by yanko

Comment:
7 - Good strong clean image - like your finish/processing. Tones are good too. The 'tear' seems oversized - but perhaps adds to the overall 'oddness'. Excellent composition .. although maybe a little less knife/knife handle for added 'abstractness'... who knows.

Once.....
by JeniY

Comment:
5 - I like the grain, colors and broken petals.

Seems to me you'd stop and see...
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
8 - Beautiful image - love your focal points. Can't help but wonder if a variation in cropping/framing may have given this even more - like to have seen the focal areas more centered or just 'further' in the frame, if that makes sense.

IMG_8442web.jpg
by Marjo

Comment:
Ha, nice capture - you must have been quick to get them. Like the 'story'. Watch dogs with a vantage point and a cushion. Funny pair. Little one might get lost, but this would likely come up well in b&w/tones too. edit:typo

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Eagle Nebula, M16
by CyMaN

Comment:
Apologies for mistaking you for jlanoue, although surely it is not an insult. Disappointed of course this didn't ribbon - maybe one day there will be an Astrophotography Challenge. Maybe. Thank you for sharing these at DPC.

The Creators Masterpiece -- The Milky Way rising over the Pines
by jlanoue

Comment:
I gave this a 7 (the pines mainly), alas I was #81 and my vote was 'scrubbed' due to my 'call' on most of the other entries. All I can say (and hope for) is that one day they have an Astrophotography Challenge - maybe then, maybe, an authentic image such as this will be able to take the throne. Anyway, congratulations on the ribbon. I also hope those with the knowledge give you some feedback on your tutorial, widefield astrophotography. I mistook Eagle Nebula, M16 for yours. However it is good to see more of this photography at DPC. Thank you again for sharing, some of us really appreciate these images and this style of photography.

Eagle Nebula, M16
by CyMaN

Comment:
8 - Only one person at DPC who produces this 'realm'. As I've said before, 'if only' something could be done to get rid of the noise in the black areas. Otherwise - good discernible depth in the nebula. I like the star 'bursts', but perhaps a slight rotation to get them 'straight'... but I am no astrophotographer.... but you certainly are. Thank you again for bringing these to DPC.

Eternal Friendship
by senor_kasper

Comment:
6 - Touching set up. Hope you don't get dinged for those unusual pp trees.