Beware
by LadeeM

Comment:
It achieves its mission, but I've learned that in most cases, brighter and happier images will score much higher than sad, dark images. Indeed, when I look at this photo I get sad, which isn't a fantastic emotion when you're scoring photos.

Don't get me wrong, it's great to make someone feel something, but if you're asking them to rate the photo on a scale of 1-10 then you want them happy when they do it.

That said, this challenge in particular almost demanded a dark and gritty image, and yours delivers. I didn't vote on this challenge, but this probably would have gotten a 5 or 6 from me. Why?

I don't like the "spotlight" effect around the girl. It seems to emote the opposite of the intended emotion, halos and "stepping into the light" make me think of hope, joy, etc.

The photo also lacks contrast. It's overall very flat. Maybe some light pants, or something. There's just so much wall and it is all the same grey which gets rather boring, and is very close to the "color" of her jeans.

It's not a bad picture, by any stretch, and a 5.2 isn't bad, but you probably would have gotten a 6 from me if there was more contrast, and maybe even a 7 if I really felt it.

Hope this helps.

Windows in France
by carina

Comment:
For me this does not meet the challenge. Yes, windows are transparent, but in this case the viewer is not looking through them, but instead there is a reflection in them. Better for the "reflections without mirrors" challenge than this one. However, it is a very nice picture (i love the blue and the brown/orange), so that saves you from a '1'.

Clutter
by Tranquil

Comment:
Agree with the other two commenters, this is THE most underrated photo of the challenge. Don't dispair, there's at least three of us out there that love your work.

First Light
by Bud

Comment:
My prediction for a ribbon. Nicely done, though a little too strongly violet for my taste.

Contemplation
by e301

Comment:
I love this scene, I love this photo. I love the stark contrast between the sculpture, the room, and the people. I love the triple play on wods, here I am contemplating a picture of people contemplating a sculpture of someone contemplating.

I've got to say it again, I love the whole set up, the coloring in the people's clothes vs. the greys of the surroundings. This is a personal fave of this contest. Exceptionally well done.

Zzzzzzzz
by Matthew

Comment:
Very creative use of focus to make an interesting perspective on a pretty, but possibly boring scene. It would have been so easy to take a "snapshot" of this place, but you chose a creative and unique way to show it. Good job.

Labyrinth in Blue
by dsidwell

Comment:
I would be scared to be standing there, if that really is cracking ice... Very good capture.

Serene
by woohoopepper

Comment:
Very vibrant colors and nice and sharp. Good job!

Starrucca Viaduct
by cloudsme

Comment:
Nice and sharp. The lens distortion adds to the unique perspective.

Shades of Grey
by ngremour

Comment:
I appreciate the misty look and feel you were going for... however, I think something, particularly one of the rock faces should have been in better focus.