The Daughter of Man, Ode to René Magritte
by Loki

Comment:
I probably ought to know who René Magritte is.
It's an OK image but the expanse of black with the shadow detail blown really bugs me.

The Guitarist
by Structor

Comment:
WHy waste all that space in the top half of the frame? There is a good image in here, but you haven't made the best of the opportunty. A different viewpoint/composition might have helped

Sukkot at the Temple
by levyj413

Comment:
Difficult to award it anything above 5 to be honest. The image doesn't hold my attention. Because the face is not to be seen there has to be something else which grabs the attention, maybe you intend that to be the cap?
Sorry doesn't work for me.

In The Limelight
by Artan

Comment:
Yeah - different. Nicely done.

Faceless portrait of the determined photo hunter
by shutterbug8

Comment:
A 'fun' image which is nice enough, good strong vibrant colours. Little in the way of compositional awareness though.

Eight Legged Rose
by peroty

Comment:
Saw the spidy, but voted 4.
Doesn't say contrast to me at all. Lighting is not particularly impressive, flower is not the best specimen. Nothing here to make me want to vote higher to be honest.

Hich contrast is about light and dark, about zap, about black and white, about juxtapostion of colour.

Probably need to rethink the approach.

Hope
by Eyesup

Comment:
OK there are a number of areas for improvement here.

1. Size - already mentioned. Voters tend to deduct marks if the image is too small
2. Lighting - very flat. Photography is abouty capturing light and to make the best images you have to have exceptional light. Side light, window light, moon light, flash light, misty light but not flat light.
3. Topic - religion, bibles, crosses, beads all represent an opportunity for the non-religious voter to deduct marks, Stay away from these subjects if you want votes.
4. Statues - almost running into the 'literal artwork' argument here, but statues and toys again have trouble attracting votes.

So my guess is you managed to hit just about every OFF button at DPC. The only other ones you missed were pets and kids ;-)

Sad but true I'm afraid.

Morning Light
by Artifacts

Comment:
Well done Steve, I was convinced you had it in the bag and went to bed only to discover the voters had speeded up overnight. Anyway, my shot was illeagal so I'm pleased to be able to step aside and give the 4th spot to a superb image. It was one of my top picks.

life
by mreza

Comment:
I wasn't too sure this would have attracted the user vote, but obviously I was wrong. I liked it and am glad it scored with the voters. Well done.

Saw Mill Pond in Infrared
by brownsm

Comment:
Yes, a great image and justification for mauling your old camera ;-)