Untitled
by bmartuch

Comment:
Well, here's my two cents. :)
The image is lacking contrast - the range of tones is low. There is only black and some dark greys here, which make the image feel dark and under-exposed. I've also had difficulty with black and white pictures like this. If I try to brighten it up any more I end up with a grainy, unpleasant photo. My only suggestion to fix this might be to try to create some better lighting. Very nice try though - I like the whole set-up you have here with the necklace and the subject's expression. Hope this was a little helpful! :)

Tulip in the Snow
by MG

Comment:
The composition and point of view are not, IMHO, very interesting, but I really love the silvery tones on the tulip and the textures of the snow. Excellent try!

Mid Day Dew, Berkeley
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Beautiful! I would suggest adding a bit more contrast to brighten things up just a little, but this is lovely.

The Dead of Winter
by cns

Comment:
Nicely done - the black and white works well here. I personally would have either tried to eliminate the grain, or go all the way and perhaps add some more....just a thought. :)

Shooting Star
by smilebig4me1x

Comment:
The object looks a bit over-exposed, to the point that the highlights look almost blurred... Maybe fixing that would make this look a bit nicer. Interesting idea though. :)

In Flight
by Ironworker

Comment:
It's really tough to do motion panning like this I'm sure... but the bird is a little bit blurry. If it were in clear focus it would greatly increase the impact of the shot. I would also suggest adding a bit more contrast. Good try! :)

Disaster
by idnic

Comment:
Nice use of color and texture.

Between a Sharp Rock and a Soft Place: Lizard Head Rock, Rye
by hotpasta

Comment:
I like the burning here - it creates beautiful tones, and the contrasts are splendid.

Cat on Black
by cujee

Comment:
Neat! I love how the black of the cat fakes into the background... interesting take on the challenge.

Octet
by banmorn

Comment:
Lovely lighting!