Staring You Down
by Simms

Comment:
Another great shot from Essex! I'd given you an 8 for this, the DOF and framing are perfect. Great work

Time
by bjoern

Comment:
Prague! Nice shot

Mona Lisa with a Pearl Earing
by raish

Comment:
This has the potential to be a really nice portrait. I think the lighting could use a bit more balance from the right to soften the shadow from the nose and get more of a catchlight in the eye. This is relatively minor though and I think the main problem I have with this is the over processing. Too much blur of neat image on the skin gives it a very plastic look and doesn't match the still sharp eyes and mouth. Had this been toned down I think this would be very good.

confused in this fast moving world....
by heman

Comment:
Excellent framing and I mostly like the composition (would prefer the guy to be slightly further to the left of the frame) The speed aspect works really well for the shot but the processing is a little blown out and contrasty for my taste. Excellent photo though

Falling to Earth
by Hipychik

Comment:
Good work Terry, such a simple shot but the mixture of textures and colours in the glass and leaf make this really interesting. As already mentioned, your "Avg (commenters)" and the favourite show you how well this was received. Well Done

A Bridge Too Far
by MCsaba

Comment:
Excellent shot, the lighting and smoke are amazing. Although you got a good score I think this should have done even better.

Making an Entrance
by Nikolai1024

Comment:
A very good, unique, wedding shot. Makes me a little dizzy if I stare at it for a while as I start to see the floor as the back wall and the groom is standing on it! technically it's spot on in terms of focus, composition and exposure, well done

The All-American Diet
by FotoMunki

Comment:
I think this is the winner! It's following the actual challenge description for a start, and it's an excellent advertising image. Very clever composition and technically spot on.

The Starbucks Siren Beckons...Resistance Is Futile
by imagesbytlp

Comment:
Very nice commercial shot. Maybe slightly too much lean? One of the best in the challenge

For the Chocaholic
by dmadden

Comment:
one of the best in the challenge and following the actual challenge description as well! I wish the front of the cake was more in focus but the composition and lighting with the black background make this a great entry