Looking Down the Upstairs
by Bud

Comment:
Great light and use of shadows.

The Lemon Song
by Alicia

Comment:
Interesting take -- makes me wonder what's cooking. :-)

My friend Tom, who has been both an industrial analytical chemist and professional cook, recommends only using organic fruit in any recipe calling for citrus peel, as most of the nasty chemicals used in growing it are oil-soluble, and may remain present within the rind even after carefully washing the surface.

Houses of the Holy
by Lonz

Comment:
Given that this was Advanced editing, I'd have cloned-out the bright contrail at the center-left -- it seems to distract from the overall "flow" of the eye through the picture. Otherwise, it's an effective use of negative space and has great colors.

Over the Hills and Far Away
by gisli

Comment:
The calmness of the scene are an interesting contrast to the typical sound of the band. It's an interesting blend of cool and warm colors.

Obviously, this is my better side...
by shamer

Comment:
I've been trying for a while to get a decent shot of a friend's "exotic" chickens, bur haven't been able to get one to hold nearly still enough. Well done!

Fork Knife Spoon
by Monique64

Comment:
Hmmm ... maybe this is where they got the idea to post the "Silverware" challenge.

The Balance.
by thedarkpose

Comment:
While that pose certainly shows balance, I get more of a sense of stress/tension than I do of relaxed peacefulness; I suppose I'm imagining what I would feel like if I attempted to assume that position. Coloring, lighting, background and crop all work well.

Peace and Love All-Star Style
by Kel27

Comment:
I'm surprised I don't have a pair of those! ;-)

Inner Peace
by WalesP

Comment:
I don't think the high-key/high-contrast effect works that well with your subject and the topic. I wonder if the same photo pushed towards the middle tones, and maybe in a sepia-tone or something similar, might feel more "peaceful" to me.

Eclipse Captured
by MelonMusketeer

Comment:
Hope that spider likes orange cheese! Cool shot, nice idea.