The Professor, Teaching Walt Whitman
by kdkaboom

Comment:
This is a great shot--love the panoramic view here which to me makes a statement about the volume of communication. I really thought this would win or at least be top 10--your placement is much too low. And from some of the lower scores, I can only assume people REALLY REALLY interpreted this challenge very shallowly.

This was the most intelligent take on the challenge shot in the entire set (well, maybe except for mine ;-) which was a political/religious statement)

Once Upon A Time...
by aerogurl

Comment:
Congrats on the ribbon! Nicely laid out, though I think it would be nice to see the end of the feather.

Eyes
by librodo

Comment:
Wonderful capture.

Assistant's Mile Long Legs
by flip89

Comment:
I like the pose and the color contrasts. I think it might have been nice to have some fill light under the chair to keep the yellow brightness even as sort of a natural backdrop.

1,000,000 and 1 Expressions
by GUYinaTIE

Comment:
Very nice! I think it would have been a good idea to clone out the upper right corner structure. Also, perhaps a darker shirt to focus us on the face.

The Believer
by yael27

Comment:
Nicely done; The only issue I see is the very bright light behind his head/hat. I wish you had cloned that out.

Intensity
by dunces

Comment:
Great expression and DOF treatment. I think you shuold stay away from her. ;)

Four for the wall
by mrorange002

Comment:
Eric, great shot!

Now, here's the challenge for you. You will cherish this if you do it. Every year, take one of these with her holding LAST YEAR's pic. Do that for the next 10 years until she's fully matured. It will indeed be precious. (I did this with a video my daughter's first 5 or so years, kept shooting video of her on the same couch, you can see her develop in real time. A photo like this would be even more awesome!

Catch them while they're young!

Contribution
by thatcloudthere

Comment:
I didn't vote on that, and the photo is really nice, but I give your comments an even higher mark for entertainment. Very funny.

On the Road Again
by tyt2000

Comment:
Great shot.