Has anyone seen my car keys!?
by vawendy

Comment:
A tough sell in this challenge. :-) Overall, I think the photo lacks the sharpness I would have liked. I don't know if the shutter speed was slightly too long or if the focus point wasn't quite on his eye, but it just doesn't quite have it. 5

Revealing her secrets
by fridjo

Comment:
I don't really think this meets the challenge very well. (My opinion, of course) I'm also not sure I like the point of focus. I feel somewhat cheated that I don't get to see the flowers in all their glory. Also, I can't tell which of the first buds are perfectly in focus. I will say this really grabbed my interest. It does make me scan the entire photo, but it leaves me slightly unsatisfied. 5

I said HIDDEN NOT HAUNTED!!!
by rider

Comment:
Your angle of capture does make this fit into the challenge (in my opinion), but it also obscures the most interesting part of the photo. Overall, I think it lacks a bit of contrast and the tree distracts from the beauty of the haunted house. 5

Magical Sunset
by yjoshi

Comment:
I don't really see this as "fitting" in the challenge. It is beautiful, although it seems the most dramatic part of the sky is barely included. Also, a slightly different crop might have balanced the shot better. Completely cutting out the land OR including more of the land would have made it work better for me.

Paradise of the Psychedelic Gnomes
by Azrifel

Comment:
I love the angle. I'm not sure how this fits in the challenge, though. Also, the highlights came out a bit harsh. If they were toned down a bit, I would have really loved this. 5

Under the Pier
by Chinabun

Comment:
I always love silhouettes. (I had to spell that 4 times and hope that the red "spell check" line didn't appear underneath. Finally got it right (-: ) I like the composition, but the reflection on the ocean takes the gracefulness away for me. The cool tones are wonderful until they are broken up by the glare. It also leaves a bit of a fringe around the couple. Having said that, I'm not good at silhouettes and I'm not sure exactly how to make that better. Possibly an angle from a bit more left would have helped, although I realize that without the reflection you would lose some drama. (How's that for conflicting myself several times?) Anyway, I like the photo, but am not sure about it's fit in this challenge.

The Entire Tree from One Single Leaf
by nfessel

Comment:
Is it really? That is an incredible work of art. The photo is great, but the leaf sculpture is ASTOUNDING!!!!!!!!!

Reflections
by Pixelstate

Comment:
Wow!!! I wish I could vote, (not a member). I can't wait to read your comments when this challenge is over. I want to know where this was taken.

Edit: now I know where it was taken. I'm from the states, but took a trip to England and Scotland 6 or 7 years ago. The most breathtaking beauty I recall from the entire trip was Glen Coe. I loved it during the challenge and I love it even more now.

Message edited by author 2009-10-09 14:40:24.

You Cheeky Monkey
by MAK

Comment:
Kind of reminds me of a balding man, and yet kind of reminds me of my 20 month old daughter. Lovely photo. Very nicely done. 10

Walk this Way
by mazlim

Comment:
Now there is a different perspective. I never would have dreamed of composing/cropping a shot like this, but it totally works. Very creative. 10 from me. (I'm only giving 1 or 2 tens)