Summer in the Park
by Elaine

Comment:
It's a gorgeous shot, and very well done. However, imo, art is something that is intriguing, elusive, curious, annoying, or something of that kind. Something that makes you feel something. Something that makes you want to look at it again and again. This is a beautifully done photograph, but it seems more documentary than art (even though it's processed beautifully.) It's lovely, but there's nothing in it that makes me want to explore or see it again and again.

Overhead
by DistantColours

Comment:
I'm torn on this one. I didn't like it at first. Just didn't call to me. It got more interesting as I looked at it. The head is so small compared to the body that it's interesting, yet kind of annoying (not that you can do anything about it -- more for the balance of the photo). I'm not sure that it's art, by my definition, but it's still funky enough for a 6.

...killer instinct...
by Sisto

Comment:
My first thought was -- hey that's pretty cool. I like the high key. It's intriguing. But then subtle things began bothering me a bit. The nose being basically completely gone except the nostrils (yes, a little around the sides) but the bridge being completely gone made the nostrils look kind of bizarre. It seems bottom heavy. Maybe less knife? Funny thing is, I like the shadow on the neck. 7 for the initial impact, but I'm not sure it has the staying power for a higher score.

<4>
by mpeters

Comment:
This is so close, imo, but not quite there. The light is intriguing, but I think a little too washed out to make it exciting. There's a lot to explore: the sagging shoulder strap, wondering what she's reading, her expression, the background. But the lighting/processing just falls a bit flat for me. 6

2014-1
by Wagonwheel

Comment:
I can see why you like this one. The oranges, the greens, and the touch of purple is a lovely combination. However, this doesn't really fit "art" in my mind.

I've been kicking around the idea of what is art. I'm one of those sorely lacking in any formal background. To me, art is something that transcends the norm. Something that makes you feel, think -- something that intrigues you, makes you want to go back and explore deeper and deeper and deeper. Something that haunts you, excites you, makes you feel something.

While this is lovely, it goes in the category of more journaling a pretty flower. There are so many gorgeous flower pictures, but it's rare that they make me feel anything but "what a lovely flower". ursula I think is an incredible example of creating art with flower.

Door
by sfalice

Comment:
It's a nice find. I like the streaks of color. I like the rusted lock and hinge. It's intriguing and I can see why you photographed it.

I'm thinking a 6 for the following reasons: intriguing, lovely colors, interesting movement. Why it's not higher: I'm not finding anything deeper to it. It draws you in nicely, but it doesn't keep you. Once you've explored it, I think you'd end up being done. To me art is a continual discover or joy. Something that draws you back. Something that gives you joy, anguish, excitement, etc. each time you see it.

Orange is the new Black!
by Mona

Comment:
I've been kicking around the idea of what is art. I'm one of those sorely lacking in any formal background. To me, art is something that transcends the norm. Something that makes you feel, think -- something that intrigues you, makes you want to go back and explore deeper and deeper and deeper. Something that haunts you.

That being said, I'm sorry, but this doesn't work for me. Selective desat is so hard to do effectively. I'm thinking that the orange maybe is too bright? it just draws you in, but doesn't go anywhere. The background is extremely busy, but again, there's not much in the busy to make you want to explore. The lighting is quite harsh and is distracting. It's an interesting effort, but falls flat for me.

Sorry...

Satin on White
by chalice

Comment:
This is quite beautiful. I expected there to be a lot of "blurry mess" photos. For them to work for me, it needs nice movement, colors, and intrigue. I'm not sure that it would hold up over time, but makes a beautiful first impression. There's an inner glow to it that's quite striking. Nicely done.

The Way We Were
by grahamgator

Comment:
This is such a wonderful portrait. I actually really like the shadows because it gives it more warmth and reality. I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

Bluebird Station
by cloudsme

Comment:
This is so incredibly gorgeous!!! Unbelievably gorgeous! I'd be jumping up and down for a month if I got a shot like this. Huge, huge congrats!