The Young Harpist
by stevieian

Comment:
Beautiful girl and technically wonderful exposure. In most free studies, portraits almost never survive to the highest scores, but this one goes in my top four images of this challenge.

Desert
by Alicia

Comment:
The processing really makes the background hills look painted (sometimes I've seen desert hills approximate that with no processing, which makes this all the more fun), and the middle glows with a shade of green that is beautiful in a desert setting.

Happy Thanksgiving
by robinssong

Comment:
Nice separation of subject and background despite similar color tones. Using the darker end of the scale fits well with the idea of bad times for turkeys. Having the head closer to the side the bird is facing makes me envision this one walking away from it all.

Marsh
by Alicia

Comment:
The visual complexity from the overlays turns this image into something that makes you stop and think about all the stories that might have led up to this particular time.

#21 - In the Night
by bobonacus

Comment:
Striking and well-composed. The sky is just right, with the long horizontal bright area splitting the image into very dark foreground below and darker sky above. The upper sky retains just enough gradation of light to be interesting. The cluster of trees contrasts well with the uniformity of the other areas, and the stark artificial light provides a different contrast with the natural light, while bringing out detail and color that is pleasing even while harsh. Good choice of vantage point to have no obvious buildings cluttering up the image.

Heart of Darkness
by chalice

Comment:
Took a while to grasp the implied heart shape inside the curled tube. Very artistic.

Color in a B/W World
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Sure looks like a ViewMaster wheel, probably with the viewer in the background. Nice use of light and focus to bring out the color images in those tiny photos. I had one as a kid and still am fascinated by the 3-D effect.

Enigma
by wildiris

Comment:
Evokes memories of jellyfish. Perhaps water with a layer of oil on top and dribbles of several types of vinegar drifting down?

untitled
by pdxstocktons

Comment:
Vry pretty, with blues and purples working well against the red/brown/golds. Back of a leaf with dew drops? Lettuce with oil/vinegar dressing?

eye on you
by cenglish

Comment:
Moth wing? Lighting brings out the texture well, and the bright diagonal adds interest.