The other side...of me
by helder

Comment:
I'm feeling dense looking for the oxymoron - maybe my "soft side" might be an oxymoron for a "dragon"fly? Nice macro, including eyes would be better.

Happy Endings (Tribute to my grandma Verna Parrott - Oct. 4, 1914 to Oct. 11, 2006 )
by swamlove

Comment:
Nicely emotive, catches the feeling of sorrow. Key light to the side would probably be better than straight on. Also, fewer photos / less-busy would probably do better in DPC, providing less distraction from the main subject.

Alone in a Crowd
by philup

Comment:
Nice pose, but the overall image seems too low-key, and the cup is brightly distracting. Might have been better to try isolation by DOF, and put your levels and constrast back to where there is some definition of the coat from the bench, etc.

UV protection for the WHOLE HALF
by dmadden

Comment:
Not a bad combo. However I think that you went to far with the color/hue adjustments, it would probably be better if there were a full range with a bit of real white somewhere.

Seriously Funny
by Blue Moon

Comment:
Nice composition. Lighting from below is a good choice for this oxymoron, but I think that light on the person would be better, rather than the wall behind the left hand.

Free Energy ... (@ 11¢ / kWh)
by MackFlix

Comment:
Nice composition, but what are those white spots -- is it snowing? The image seems overexposed, consider rescuing it with levels, and bumping up saturation.

Even Odds
by BeckyT

Comment:
Nice and bright. Less straight-on perspective and composition would be more interesting. Also the doubled-reflection from the mirror is annoying, consider using a polished black marble tile (available at Home Depot) for reflections at low angles.

Hot Chili (Peppers)
by cyan

Comment:
While the lighting is interesting, more balance lighting between the two peppers would probably be better. A trip to the store on the day of the shoot, and careful produce selection would help.

Firewater
by ace flyman

Comment:
Nice composition, great fire and color gradients. I think that lighting the bottle from behind/inside would really add to the shot.

Devilish Angel
by JeniY

Comment:
Nice idea, colors, and overall feel. I wish for at least a pair of eyes peeking around the wing, I think that would really make the shot. The lighting and shadows are a bit hard, looks like a single flash on camera left. Try pulling the subject further away from the backdrop and use dual key plus fill lighting with big diffusers/umbrellas/softboxes.