Nightwalk
by heida

Comment:
Fantastic image! I love the fact that the lighting seems to be the focus rather than the person walking. Its very crisp and clear, particularly where its well light up ahead. The perspective gives the feeling of a long walk ahead. I like the way he/she looks to be emerging from darkness towards the light. Is this using a sepia tone? The colors don't look completely natural but not in a negative way. One of my favorites in this challenge. 10

Don't Tell a Soul
by riseguy

Comment:
Very interesting image. I like the half lit look, the muted colors and darker tones fit the subject well, particularly the secretive nature. Has an intimate feel/mood. I think the darkness of the photo softens the focus a bit, which works in this instance. A very nice photo. 7

Old factory at sunrise
by wmstark

Comment:
Its amazing what some light and mist can do to make even a regular old factory a mysterious and interesting sight. Very well captured. The lighting is a bit harsh in the corner, but I'm not sure anything could really be done about that. Good focus, I'd rather the bushes in the front were gone though, I think it would have a more powerful impact if it was all water to the edge of the picture, increases the feeling of space and distance. Overall a very strong image. 7

Runestones
by magnetic9999

Comment:
The composition of this image is great. I love the colors and the way they are playing off the liquid. The lighting is good, but I'm not sure what those things next to the glass is, are they the stones? I admit the title isn't readily apparent to me, but no matter. Good focus, good interest. Solid image. 6

Turn Out The Lights...
by tfaust

Comment:
Ah, how adorable! Great lighting of course! The subject is fun, humorous. I like the fact that the lamp is what's in greater focus rather than the cat. Composition is great and I like the tonal differences between the left and right sides. I do wish it was even on the left, but its not a preference so strong it affects my perception. Very fun photo. 7

Liquid glass candle
by Kaja Lund

Comment:
Oh this is a great image! I love the fluidness and the focus is fantastic. Use of light is wonderful to. I'm horrible at lighting using candles so this is great! I really like how the light is being refracted all over, keeping the whole image bright. The warm amber-like tones are great too. I do wish there was a little more to the image size-wise. Seems cropped a little too close for my tastes. Great image! 7

claire
by MadMordegon

Comment:
Beautiful subject, her eyes are wonderful. The lighting is okay, but I'm torn on whether I like it. On one hand I find it a bit detracting because I want more tonal play from the skin and deliniation of all the features. On the other hand I love how it really brings out the eyes and creates a nice foil for the hair (which in turn also highlight the eyes). Beyond that the only other thing that draw my eye negatively was an odd discoloration on her right eyebrow (possibly weird light glare?), doesn't take away from the image, but it did catch my attention. Excellent photo. 9

And Now, The Star Of Our Show ...
by GeneralE

Comment:
Nice use of a mundane object and transforming it into something very interesting. The lighting really helps the transformation. The title fits the piece wonderfully which always helps. Could use a little more crispness. I also wonder if a different color underlay may have made for better contrast. Still I like the vision behind this image and the execution. Well done. 7

Cool spiral
by Bela45

Comment:
Very different. Fits lighting well. I like the colors, and while normally I'd find the level of brightness/harsh color to be a detractant, this works. I especially like the pale pink trails. Nice abstract image, well done. 6

Autumn Sun
by magnus

Comment:
Great color combinations. The colors are very well defined and play off of each other nicely. I wish the lighting aspect of this was a little more vivid - the light seems muted, maybe by a polarizing filter? Keeps out the glare but I think it dulls out the tones just a tad. Still, great focus and the colors are nice. Composition is tight, but I think it works. 6, would've been higher had the brightness been there.