Wishing Waiting
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
I love this portrait for it's pose and expression. Very evocative and very classic too. I agree with what others said about the dark thick line on the right as being problematic, but I'm going to add a couple of things I see that I believe should be improved upon. First, the lighting is a bit too harsh and contrast too strong to the point where you've blown out the highlights near your left cheeck and eye resulting in a fusion of your skin and background. Equally, you've plugged the shadows on the opposite side of your face and I wish there were a bit more detail in your hair. For me, you've also cropped the top of your head a bit too much and while you don't have to see your entire head, I wish there were more head room. That and the side crops also being too tight give the feeling of an image that is too cramped. Still, this is a GREAT effort and one you should be very proud of. Keep up the great work.

King of the Hill
by Siggav

Comment:
Great shot, love the detail and tonal quality in this.

Sail Away
by salmiakki

Comment:
Gorgeous, love it! I hope this ribbons.

Nosey
by karenk

Comment:
Noisy in the Nosey.

Saturday Market
by ThingFish

Comment:
Fred, I think the voters missed the mark on this gem. Should have placed much higher as it conveys the challenge theme so well. Congrats on a top 10 finish anywho.

Tourists buzzing around the Eiffel Tower
by AllenP

Comment:
In the style of Dudski. Very nice capture and processing although the sky is a bit blown (though not all that distracting) and the top of the tower could use a bit more definition as it blends tonally to closely with the sky. This has a surreal quality to it that I like very much.

Splash!
by citymars

Comment:
Very nice street scene. May have been a bit better with the subect facing camera. Nice colors too.

The Hand of God
by muur88

Comment:
lol

The Wig Maker
by vawendy

Comment:
Good period piece.

SmallTown, U.S.A.
by Lydia

Comment:
Although a bit busy, I like the reflection of your town in the window.