Rio Grande River
by Gallatin

Comment:
The border is a little strong for me, although I really like this photo. Great way to meet the challenge, love the use of complimentary colors, textures and shapes. 8

Careful Now...
by lisae

Comment:
Nice lighting on the stairs. Really like the composition and meets the challenge very well. 8

Shipmates of Bontekoe
by Azrifel

Comment:
Very nice use of the challenge. There are a couple hot spots on the foot and the window and at the top. Really like the composition.

Arlington Winter
by BAMartin

Comment:
Like the repetition without being boring in this shot, also lighting and composition.

Inlay
by Ptman

Comment:
Critique Club:

Meeting the Challenge: Great job of this

Composition: I prefer a non-centered focal point, but this symmetrical (sp?) design seems to work fine for this shot. I might have cropped just a little bit closer to avoid that white spot at the top that distracts me a bit.

Technical Quality: You caught the grain, dings, and warmth of this wood extremely well! I like the way the age shows in this wood. For some reason, the right side seems a bit less focused than the left, even with your 8 aperture. Likely due to the macro nature of the shot?? No post-processing problems noted. This is a good looking shot for as long as it was exposed.

Creativity: If this wood hadn't been so weathered, you would have had a very dull shot. Nice use of an otherwise likely boring subject. Even if this was the only thing you could find to shoot, it's a very interesting shot to me.

Conclusion: Interesting shot with good technical quality, and tons of warmth and character.

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Helical Illumination
by crabappl3

Comment:
I first looked at this as a thumbnail and thought it was a woman's necklace!! Concrats on your win with a beautiful image.

Church Door
by jodiecoston

Comment:
Very nice, I like how this church door has the wreath to break the monotony of the composition of a centered subject.

Window to Infinity
by Jacko

Comment:
I like the use of color and creativity for this shot.

Come In
by justine

Comment:
Very nice shot, use of thirds, very clear in focus, good dof, cropping. 9

Abandoned Shed
by BAMartin

Comment:
This is a nice photo, others may have met the challenge a little better, if you take it very literally. 7