Shot Heard Round the World
by hmurmur

Comment:
Nice variety of action in this reenactment image. Near the center of the image we have a distracting patch of bright color with magenta/green/orange speckles, consistent with chroma noise also seen in the blue coats and grass. I wonder if this is associated with a high ISO setting that might have been lower with a wider apeture and different shutter speed. Consider a salvage attempt with one of the many available noise reduction software approaches.

Slinky!
by turnofthesue

Comment:
Light appears to be from on-camera flash, making shadows harsh. Will make a nice family album memory, but could be improved for a challenge. Consider adjusting white balance and brightness to make the whites of the eyes whiter, and perhaps clone out the brown and black items from the background. Consider adding a diffuser to the flash, or, if camera allows, bouncing the flash off the ceiling (interim measures until able to practice with off camera flash).

Melissa
by chromeydome

Comment:
Although some of the highlights are a tad harsh, this striking portrait is one of my favorites of the April free study. Nice separation from background, excellend detail, and a subject whose eyes and perfectly ambiguous expression highten our level of interes.

Collier de Perles
by Gaby_G

Comment:
Elegant simplicity and technically well executed. Shadows on some of the lower pearl strands would call for moving the lights slightly if this were a commercial shot promoting necklaces. Just a hint of face and lots of skin showing make it easy for the viewer to meander around a host of potential narratives based on the image. Very well done.

Dance Little Sister - Rolling Stones
by Blackbox

Comment:
Wonderful capture of joy in (and perhaps stimulated by) a striking environment. I saw several children spontaneously dancing and jumping happliy in similar setttings last week. To me, the setting is just as important as the dancer. Having a shot that does not include a face allows the viewer much lattitude in creating internal stories about the image. I was unable to vote in this challenge due to travel in red rock country of southwest Utah -- but the trip helped me appreciate your entry. Riff on "Rolling Stones" a welcome extra touch.

Language of the Ancients
by blackgriffin

Comment:
Earliest instructions for CPR? Nice colors.

Pterois volitans astratto
by bcenu

Comment:
Very pretty colors and definite impression of motion. Googling the title resulted in me learning about a previously unknown topic.

Bus Stop
by dandrestor

Comment:
I like the choice of black and white conversion because it simplifies the image. Main street can compete with pride against the "parade of lights" at Disneyland.

bluegreen no. 2
by EstimatedEyes

Comment:
LIke a watercolor abstract painting. The shades of green work well with the shades of violet.

Blues
by basssman7

Comment:
Conveys the impression of a live performance. Lighting enhances well.