Protecting Your Soul
by Alain

Comment:
I like the concept (I know what dreamcatchers are), the placement within the frame, and the bokeh (blurred background). Maybe with a little brighter lighting I'd have voted this higher. 5.

Never Too Old
by Rebecca

Comment:
I like the concept, and I like the picture, but it doesn't especially grab me.

Decent photo that meets the challenge is what I vote as a 5.

I'm sorry I don't have anything to suggest. I like the composition, but maybe there's no way to take this particular concept that would really grab me. Maybe having the book glow? 5.

Enchanted Forest
by Balko

Comment:
I like the placement of the main trunk and the branches, and I like the soft focus - it adds to the fantasy feel. I feel like something's missing, though - maybe a stronger subject? Still, I'm bumping it from a 5 to a 6.

The Warlock's Lair
by Konador

Comment:
Interesting shapes, but I get only a weak sense of mystery here. I do like how they make a diagonal line across the photo, and the cloudy sky adds drama. In fact, it's an interesting image outside of this challenge.

Giving you the benefit of the doubt, I'll assume you saw this and thought "warlock" or "magic," but to me, they're just dramatic, interesting shapes. Be careful what you assume will resonate with others. Of course, having said that, you'll probably get a high 6 or 7. :)

But from me, 5.

Levitation
by SherwinJames

Comment:
The idea is interesting, but something about the pose and cropping makes me think of someone lying on a bed instead of hovering mid-air. Aside from that, though, I like the composition an use of B&W.

I don't usually notice borders or comment on them, but this one bothers me. I feel like I want to see more here, and the border on the right frustrates me. 5.

! When The Best Magic Begins !
by Dr.Confuser

Comment:
Like the other sunset shots, I think they're pretty without really evoking magic for me. This one's more dramatic than the others, though. 5.

Mother Nature's Magic
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Like the other sunset shots, I think they're pretty without really evoking magic for me. I do like the reflection - makes the water very dramatic. 5.

The Elusive Hamadryad
by skewsme

Comment:
Assuming this is a cutout, something about it doesn't yield a believable image to me. Maybe it's how she's not as sharp as her surroundings, or that she's brighter than the rest of the hole she's in. I like the concept a lot, but the execution isn't there. 5.

It's interesting to me it was validated. I wonder what made someone think this wasn't legit?

Enter the Forest
by lifternessjt

Comment:
I'll give you that the forest appears dark and mysterious here. But the composition and silhouettes of the trees don't grab me. I'm sorry I can't be more specific, but that's the case with a lot of images I rate as a 5, which I'm doing here. To me, that means it meets the challenge and it's a decent shot, but it's not really great. 5.

Mary Poppins
by Shermy

Comment:
I like the concept a lot. Something's just missing for me. Maybe the cloudy sky isn't interesting enough, or maybe it's that "Mary" seems rooted to the ground. Even a little air under her would've added a lot. 5.