Seven Trees
by EstimatedEyes

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: I like what you've tried to do here - using the motion blur to emphasise the linearity of the tree trunks. The dappled lighting serves to add some depth to the image too.

Critical stuff: As sound as your vision is, I don't think you've pulled it off. The large mass of ground that makes up the lower half of the image isn't (in my view) particularly suited to that sort of effect and the trees themselves are not vertical enough for the technique to work.

Overall: I like this sort of image but this one doesn't do it for me I'm afraid.

Shadow on Peach
by npasel

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Great use of blur (Lensbaby?) - I really like the grain and coloration too; the choices you have made make the viewer become more aware and thus to consider more the lighting and texture of your subject.

Critical stuff: Not much at all.

Overall: Your editing and shooting choices have brought much interest to an otherwise low interest scene.

my eyes aren't what they used to be
by Alicia

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Wonderfully made. I know the back story to this image which makes it all the more poignant, but even when putting that to one side, this was always likely to hit my sweet spot. The combination of elements in this image - the doll head, the inserted hands and the vertical hair tuft all make for a most intriguing image and the use of a Lensbaby complements the composition perfectly.

Critical stuff: Not much, but a few personal taste things - I do think a tad more space at the bottom may have worked a little better - the lack of edge burning on that side (paradoxically) emphasises the asymmetry. I also think the image could have stood slightly more contrast.

Overall: A wonderfully creative piece.

Jordan
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
A lot of potential here but for me, the overdone eyes kills it.

Modern Lighting
by vlado

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: I really like this - the colour palette stop me in my tracks - one of those picture that reminds us to lift our head and look around more often. The swathes of black negative space hurt the image not at all and serve to further emphasise the mood of the room.

Critical stuff: A scene like this only has a finite amount of interest in it and even when captured very nicely, the upper limit of interest is less than in images with a stronger story to tell.

Overall: I do like it. Nicely made.

Under attack...
by rurikkarl

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: A slightly bizarre image but an effective one. It very much has a crafted feel about it - it feels deliberate in a way that goes beyond 'staged' - as much of a planned moment as a planned photo. The composition is clinical in its precision and the capture has timing to match. The high contrast look suits the scene perfectly.

Critical stuff: I'm never a fan of crunchy foliage but I'm not sure diffusing it would've yielded an image with the same impact.

Overall: Demonstrates mastery - I'm looking forward to finding out who made this.

Richelle
by VBester

Comment:
A fine model portrait but the background kills it for me a bit.

A Dying Breed
by JimiRose

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: A dying breed - in more ways than one! What an interesting composition - the juxtaposition between the foreground and background subjects is as stark as it is effective - I really like that. I like the colours of the bus too and the overall golden lighting hue.

Critical stuff: The foreground hand - without it I think the image would have much more mystery; it would make me think more about where you were in relation to the subject what you took the shot.

Overall: A very effective image.

Cigarette Break
by pwm6

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: There are a number of features of this image that I like - the slightly tone-mapped look suits that suits the image; the story behind the girl and the shop - we wonder if she works there or at the adjacent property - we wonder what she makes of you as you take the shot. I like the overall composition too - where you have placed the various elements within your frame.

Critical stuff: Not much - the deep shadow on her face means we don't have eye-contact. I'm not sure if that would improve the image any but it would certainly be different.

Overall: A great offering.

At the Wedding reception.
by rooum

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: What a quirky scene! The looks on both of their faces when put together makes for amazing story telling. The composition is really clever, with the eye drawn to the background and the negative space above, it has the feel of a comic cell await lettering - the juxtaposition of (non-speech) balloons adds to the overall mental image. The tilt to the table is masterful too and reinforces the visual effect and crafted feel. The high contrast black and white handling - fabulous choice!

Critical stuff: Nothing at all.

Overall: Quite fabulous - i'm sure this will pick up a lot of admirers.