Shadows
by LadyK

Comment:
Scenic drive? Unusual to find such straight shadows, with the repetitive pattern lending visual interest. To give that part of the image more emphasis, consider a crop removing the sky and light blue hill and maybe a smidge of the brighter road at the bottom.

Florestan du Serin
by LadyK

Comment:
Really difficult to get such a good exposure during the brightest mid-day sun. I am enjoying the sense of motion as well as the uncluttered background.

Looking to the Sky
by LadyK

Comment:
Diagonal composition suits this well. BAcklighting defines the petals, while you managed to preserve detail in the darker parts. The red elements provide a welcome change from similar images that use sunflowers.

Santa Came Early
by bauerfan71

Comment:
Nice placement of the setting and stone along the diagonal. Makes me want to see the facets of the stone sharper, but I know how hard that is to achieve.

The gift that gives LONG after the holidays.... :)
by jumboshrimp

Comment:
But only if the store doesn't go bankrupt, a risk in these troubled times. Diagonal ceiling lights well placed. Tilt of the rack and uneven lighting (as though from a small flash) detract - maybe a small diffuser might have helped.

After all these years...seeing my country (Cuba) once again.
by phlover

Comment:
The image conveys a sense of looking into the past, perhaps at an art gallery. The title reveals the poignant context. Good art in a small package.

All I want...
by Deelyo

Comment:
Shallow depth of filed gives a nice blur to the decorative lights. Black and white works well in demonstrating the non-festive aspect of desire for money. The plant pot and the spangles on the Santa hat jumble up the image to my eye. Having only the spherical ornament and placing the cloth skirt over the edge of the pot might be useful simplifications.

For her to walk
by Lonni

Comment:
Cute toes, and wonderful mix of textures and lines.

Not Just For Christmas
by Mr_Pants

Comment:
Hilarious capture of eyes rolling up toward heaven at the thought of having to pose for yet another photo by the DPC member in the family.

Tempo
by Louison

Comment:
This slightly darker tone fits with a more somber view of the drudgery of practice, life's limitations, and inability to slow the passage of time. Great use of geometric placement and motion blur.