Beaute Naturelle
by lmhr

Comment:
Great shot! I love the composition, love the skin tones and love the interaction she has with the camera....... the only, only thing I don't like (and I really dislike it alot!) is the white border.... but without it I love the image.... maybe, from my personal viewpoint I might have made oh-so slightly darker..... but it's gettin' a 10 from me!
Good luck, Todd.

Splash
by e301

Comment:
I like the splash, but might have cropped out the two falling droplettes..... good luck, Todd.

Alcove
by Alecia

Comment:
I think this shot has potential, I think that you loose the bottle into the shadow a bit too much.... maybe if you could see a little more of the light between the bottle and the shadow cast by the alcove.... not sure..... could maybe have made it a little lighter or more contrasty to bring out the whites a little more.... it just doesn't quite work for me but I am not sure exactly what it is that doesn't work for me... helpful? probably not! IT's on the verge of a good shot and composition in my opinion...... good luck, Todd.

Looks Can Kill
by magnus

Comment:
great shot..... I think it would be infinantly better if you darkened it and raised the contrast..... the hand looks a little too light and the backdrop is a little too obvious.... also I find the little dust and threads on the hood a little distracting.... definately worth reshooting.... I love the reflection in the sword.... love the composition, just need to improve the execution in my opinion... good luck, Todd.

Rain, Rain, Stay and Play!
by christey

Comment:
nice image.... I might have lifted the contrast a little.... I like the way you have captured the light in the plant and on the hair and his nose.... good luck, Todd.

Photographic Journey
by DougPaz

Comment:
Good imagery, I like the 'family history' feel to it..... good luck, Todd.

Whirl
by adine

Comment:
Interesting image.... the detail in the pine cone is quite interesting.... I find the white background a little stark though.... I might have cropped tighter and not had the entire shape in the frame.... just my 2 cents worth... good luck, Todd.

Liquid Glass
by deckyon

Comment:
*Critique Club*

FIRST IMPRESSION: I like the effect, but lacks a focal point.

CHALLENGE: There is not alot to indicate that this image is shot through glass, or even on glass. Whilst it does fall within the challenge guidelines it is not easy to ascertain that it is glass.

COMPOSITION: I think this image lacks a focal point. The pattern created by the rain drops is interesting but it lacks that real wow factor, that certain something that holds your attention or makes you take a second and third look.

TECHNICAL: Technically it seems reasonably well focused and executed.

CONCLUSION: Whilst some thought has gone into this image, I think you need to take a little longer to consider what it is about the image that others will find appealing. What is it in this image that I am trying to get across to the viewer and why should they take a second or third look at my image. A reasonable idea which has been shot with a fair level of expertise, but does not have enough impact to hold one's attention.

Keep shooting.

Round and Round
by Jacko

Comment:
Jacko, well done!

It's a good pic, it deserved to do well......

Hoping to earn my Team 10D stripes soon.

Cheers,

Todd.

Beach Huts
by hughletheren

Comment:
Great effect and good strong imagery... watch your verticals..... i think more saturation would have really made this stand out.... good luck, Todd.