"Springtime Surprise"
by Tressider

Comment:
Ah yes, the beauty of first snow. Or third or fourth. ;) This really doesn't tell me anything remarkible about the snow this day. What was it that drew you out to shoot it? First snow? A big fat flake that spaltted against the window? Youve successfully documented the snow. Now take me the next step- snow me, I mean show me something special about the snow. That's part of what differentiates a snapshot from a "artistic" shot.

Marilyn Dreams in High Key
by KDO

Comment:
For me personally, this is just too high key. You need a tad more shadow on the nose area to give it some more shape. The nostrils end up just dominating the center of the image. I'm pretty sure that wasn't the goal. :) Interesting idea, trying to replicate a Marylyn Monoroe shot. Might be fun to try again, but paint in some red on the lips?

Lost in love
by p_johns

Comment:
I like this image the more I look at it. Her studied indifference, and his obvious interest make for a very entertaining story. I like images that tell me a story. And yours does that in first glance. I might move the ashtray, just because it's not really adding much to the image for me. 9

Hats off to the Great Skua
by Gauti

Comment:
One of the ultimate you had to be there shots. :) Not only is this a funny image, it's compositionally strong as well. You have an interesting sense of scale with the edge of the cliff and the wide expanse of ocean behind the subject. The image seems a bit sofrt, like the autofocus wasn't able to totally lock in. A bit of sharpening around just the second bird might help it pop out a bit more. 8

Hanging Out
by Jacko

Comment:
I never noticed the colors on a ladybug before this. You think that they are just black and red. The gold color comes as a surprise. I love the visual contrast between the hard shell of the bug and the soft petals of the flower. One of the many shots in this challenge that I just sit back and look at for a good bit. 10

Two Zebras
by dsa157

Comment:
Awesome abstract image. Excellent choice of border as well. The white is coming out a tad grey on my screen. Might be worth tweaking your white point a bit more to really emphasize the overall contrasts.

I wanna know how you got the zebras to all stand the right way. 10

The Blood Hells -- Beppu, Japan
by debitipton

Comment:
This strongly reminds me of a Japaneese painting. Amazing colors, and a nice tree balancing things out. II'd consider doing a bit of a patch job in the lower left corner and possibly clone out the stick nexto/under the tree. I think those changes would make the image that much stronger. 9

Windows of Paradise
by traser

Comment:
This is making me think Kenny Chesney. Beautiful sand and amazing water. The exposure is very good cinsidering the difficulty of exposing all that white correctly. I love the feeling of motion created by the waves. I think the best choice you made here was in being off center. It really emphasizes the different textures and colors. 10

Autumn still life
by willem

Comment:
This was flat out one of my favorite pictures this year, I love the simple composition and the exquis...the darned spiffy lighting. :) I've been trying to replicate this shot for months with no luck. You've really inspired me.

Boathouses
by Warby

Comment:
I confess, I'm a color junkie. I love the colors in this shot. The interesting shape of the houses compliments the curving lines along the shoreline. This would be a great place to shoot at sunet. Beautifully done. 9