The Colors of Summer
by littlemav

Comment:
Beautiful!
The natural colors, the smooth bokeh, the butterfly pose - they all work nicely together. Love it!
I wish it wasn't such a tight crop on the wing tips though, and that the aspect ratio is more traditional.

summer nights (cottage country)
by david_c

Comment:
Phew! Stunning sky makes this shot. Very minimalistic. Not sure about the bottom rocks - they aren't enough to become the subject, but are just enough to be distracting from the sky (although they are nice enough in their own right).

Eight Is Enough
by DCNUTTER

Comment:
The harsh mid-day lighting makes the background water too busy for the ducks to stand out. Maybe selective desaturation/blurring of the water will help? Funny title :)

Radisson Hotel Moscow
by ineedauniquename

Comment:
Nice detail in the skies to complement the imposing building. The HDR looks a little over-processed though. Also, the centered composition doesn't stand out.

Framed in Idaho Falls with existing light
by Sheryll

Comment:
Great natural framing/border. So good that your own border doesn't help any.
Interesting to see that fall colors have already started there? Would've liked to see a little more detail in the whites of the water - they're on the border of blown and could've possibly been recovered in RAW?

Respite
by Marfun

Comment:
Very rare that I see a low key image that's this soft and works well. Conveys the title nicely. I do wish there was a teeny bit more light on the face, afterall, that blank expression is what makes this image.

Recording the Celebrations
by fpalumbo

Comment:
Very cool concept. The fire works came out crisp, and they don't look very cluttered like most fireworks shots.
The viewers yellow color cast is hurting the image a little bit - it would look better if the white balance stays true between the viewers and the fireworks I think. Also, I feel like shifting the frame a little left for balance.

eagle eye
by BrennanOB

Comment:
A strong subject in good light with a creamy background. The eye is fabulous and captures all the attention. Nicely done.
I don't mind the underexposed chest, but the eagle itself is a bit over-sharpened I think.

Summer Days . . . Never Long Enough
by glad2badad

Comment:
Nice, soft lighting and gentle colors.
The jumping boy makes the shot, but he's a bit too lost in the scene. Maybe cutoff the sky and woods altogether (although they are nice) to give him more prominence?
Also, the reflection of the man has it's head chopped off and is slightly distracting. A full reflection might've been better although it wouldn't be a clear reflection.

Portrait of a wild flower
by LandzEnca

Comment:
Nice complementary colors, and a good capture as it is. The bokeh feels a teeny bit too busy and garners enough attention away from the subject. A fully opened flower might've added more interest to the subject.