Red Rose
by Farmr

Comment:
Enjoyable simplicity and symmetry. Level of detail appreciated along with the gradual fade out of the stem.

The Scent of Spring
by luvmyaussie

Comment:
Fine still life entry with dark tones and soft unidirectional light echoing older European paintings.

Hanging On To Traditions
by Hipychik

Comment:
Black and white with subtle color tone works well here. Wonderful capture expressive of considerable personality among the subjects.

Striking a pose
by Budya

Comment:
Sharply focused on the eyes with nice curve of green against black. Wish for just a little more depth of field. Good job overall.

I'm Yours
by Rompy

Comment:
Intimate pose and genuine smiles make a pleasing combination. Light jacket and dark coat do well in a black and white rendering.

Attitude
by Jedusi

Comment:
Nice detail and competent execution. Suffers a point or two from overfamiliarity of eagle head pictures. Difficult to pin down a more constructive comment because I haven't clarified internally all my thinking about the overlap and differences of technical craft and photographic art.

Camouflage
by k9logic

Comment:
Most original zebra image I've seen in a long time and unusual processing fits well. Far from the usual characteristics of typical DPC ribbon winners, but one of my top ten for this challenge, despite my thinking that about 1/3 of the area between the lower edge and the closest foot could have been cropped away to good effect.

Poker face
by LevT

Comment:
Well-framed character, thoughtful photographic study with good use of light and reflections.

Have a seat, Mother Nature
by snaffles

Comment:
Making an artistic image out of junk in the woods is not easy. Use of diagonal composition, richness of colors, and soft light all combine to excellent effect. I wonder why the headrests are not as deteriorated as the rest of the seat.

Fly Boy
by optix

Comment:
Sharp detail. Perhaps an adjustment to increase brightnes would be good.