Vintage Encyclopedias
by zeke123ca

Comment:
The texture and color of the books have potential for making a nice graphic statement. I find this to be a bit overexposed however. Some side lighting to capture the nubbiness of the cloth binding would help. Side lighting creates shadow areas which bring out texture.

Recess Rules!
by debitipton

Comment:
Nice capture in terms of the boys' expressions and I like the angle you've chosen. The photo is a bit overexposed for my taste. I would like to see more shadow detail in the sand and the tire treads, etc.

Hampton School No. 9
by coolhar

Comment:
This is a cute little school house and you've met the challenge. However, I find this to be a pretty cold and sterile image. There isn't much going on in terms of light and shadow and the builiding just isn't interesting enough (to me, anyway) to carry so much weight of the photo. A human element or more dramatic lighting might help.

Homecoming
by natatbeach

Comment:
A nice idea for a still-life. It is a bit overexposed. You've lost quite a bit of detail. This nearly directly overhead angle is the best for a still-life. I suggest shooting from a lower vantage point and side lighting to heighten the drama--you will capture more interesting shadow detail.

Steps
by Federico

Comment:
This is a decent photo (although the narrow cropping is a bit stingy, IMO) but the connection to the challenge seems rather tenuous.

Santa has just graduated in aquariums
by greslizzz

Comment:
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Tune it up
by ssodell

Comment:
School? Education? I don't see a connection to the challenge here. A guitar lesson? This seems a bit like shoehorning to me.
In terms of the quality of the photo---it appears quite a bit overexposed. There is very little shadow and highlight detail. There isn't really much of an interesting focal point accept for the orange finish of the guitar. Sorry, this one just doesn't work for me at all. Keep trying!

Closed
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Nice take on what could have been a very mundane scene. I like the contrast of the white chairs and the darkness in the background. Good lighting.

Sleeping GIANT
by dacrazyrn

Comment:
Very unique take on this challenge. The yellow, blue and purple make for a vibrant and dynamic.The framing of the backhoe is really dramatic. It has the feel of a psychedelic album cover.

Pumpkin Patch
by markmyshots

Comment:
I like the unique take on this challenge. The colors are great. This would make a fun Halloween postcard. Good job!