Hatch
by dayberry

Comment:
It's like an "egg-o-lantern." I like it...I like it plenty.

New Grand Vitara
by Brin

Comment:
I love these "magazine-type" shots; if nothing else, they stand as just so damned "professional." I'd be interested to hear how you went about pulling this off. Having said all this, I think it's clear that I have nothing nut respect for the photograph in any "technical" regard. Insofar as its appropriateness for this challenge, I think it works only because of our knowledge of the marketing for the vehicle shown; as a self-contained image, the car wouldn't strike me as something instantly thought of as "new." Then again, as an untitled image, I might just come to the conclusion that it is a new car, as it appears blemish-free, and stands proudly as though just brought home from the dealer. I guess, then, that I have little choice but to give you an outrageously high score. (Good job.)

budding azalea
by bcraines1

Comment:
This looks like a respectable attempt at a macro, but the shot (I feel) doesn't quite succeed. The focus on the main part of the flower (which feels like the center of attention) is weak; the dead-center framing doesn't really add anything, and, in fact, takes away from appeal; the pinks in the background distract from the very strong pink of the subject; it just doesn't stand a "winner." As I said, it looks to be a sincere, commendable try, but it falls short of "stellar."

Shoe
by Rino63

Comment:
So, what: is it a new shoe? Ahh, I just saw the tag. The shot, to me, looks indefensibly under-exposed; if under-exposure was a deliberate choice, I don't see how it benefits the picture. I'd like to give it a "4.5," but shall have to settle on a...umm..."5."

Desolate
by movieman

Comment:
Great shot. And, the newness would be...?

Hi there....I'm new
by Titia

Comment:
Awww...how cute. I like the picture a lot, and appreciate your thoughtful composition. I think, however, that stronger colors could have really made this image stand out; quite a lot of beauty is lost in its flat, almost morose visuals. I so wish there were a way to hand out a "6.5"...umm, "6" it is. (Sorry.)

Fresh New Snow
by philup

Comment:
I absolutely love the flatness and smoothness of the water (it is water, right?), and your composition is simply gorgeous. I don't, however, know whether I feel this truly "fits" the challenge, or is just a stretch (through entitling) beyond reason. Ugh..."7."

New Spring Growth
by freakin_hilarious

Comment:
I love the vibrant greens of the picture; they contrast wonderfully with the background...which looks, actually, B&W. Is this image the result of selective-color processing? If so, is such editing allowed in this challenge?

Just Add Water
by Elaine

Comment:
I think this is a bit of a stretch for the challenge, but feel, too, that it just manages to work. Technically, I very much appreciate the picture.

A New Spring Flower
by Troutbear

Comment:
I find very distracting the shallow depth of field you've used, as it totally blurs the top half of the flower. It's still a good picture, but it leaves something significant to be desired. You might have used a narrower aperture, or focused at an interim portion of the subject, so to leave more of it at both ends in the circle of confusion.