Bend But Don't Break
by illini75

Comment:
Decided to try to comment on my middle of the road votes this time. The green is vibrant and really pops against the black. The diagonals lead nicely through the frame. I don't find a straw very interesting.

Leaf
by roksibanc

Comment:
Decided to try to comment on my middle of the road votes this time. Very fine detail, especially in the sharpest areas. I would prefer to see detail throughout on a shot of this sort. I don't find the subject that interesting.

Wooden What-knot
by Mond

Comment:
Decided to try to comment on my middle of the road votes this time. I like the contrast between the rough and detailed texture of the wood and the soft green beyond. I wish the dof was not quite so shallow in the hole itself - I would like more detail and texture there. The subject itself does not hold much interest for me.

Emerald - my precious!
by pgirish007

Comment:
Decided to try to comment on my middle of the road votes this time. Focus is good, black background sets it off nicely, reflection adds interest. Subject does not interest me.

Never stop Believing
by zarko

Comment:
Didn't vote this challenge but am enjoying the results - love this one. Delightful!

Circa 1943
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
Sorry - I really liked this :)

The gathering
by hajeka

Comment:
The diagonal line of the swan grouping is very nice but the focus is soft and I really wish at least some of them were more interested/interesting :)

Cypress
by vawendy

Comment:
The subject is excellent for the challenge, but for me the image falls short in composition (the almost 50-50 horizontal balance feels static), tonal range (highlights are blown), and focus (sky is too soft). Voted earlier

saint george and the dragon
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Keep coming back to this one - I don't know what to make of it, esp in terms of the challenge, but I do like it.

Lily On Wood
by crik

Comment:
This wood is very nice but for me the shadows on the lily are much too dark.