Stray cat haven
by parrothead

Comment:
I just love the red backdrop. the DOF is good but the focus seems to be a bit stronger on the pilon than on the cat. His eyes are a standout and his blue black coat is great against the backdrop of the old wood. 8

African Refugee
by Cutter

Comment:
I really like the tone on tone that this photo has. The textures and colors of the rocks are almost identical to the one of the big cat. I love his relaxed pose. This image has a softness to it which I really like. Spot on!!!

Dawn Patrol - 34th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
by jemison

Comment:
Not only is this balloons, but a night shot as well! Really nicely done. I love that they are little spots of color up in the evening sky. Great composition and lighting. Your eye just follows them all the way up to that final one at the top of the photo. Good one.

Not Just A Corner - My Whole World
by Neuferland

Comment:
This is one of those "make you feel good" shots. The natural innocent pose is wonderful. I love the glow in the eyes. Sepia is a fine choice for filters too as it gives a timeless mood and warms up that already cozy feeling even more. The one directional lighting bounces off of the face perfectly. I don't even mind the piping on the cushion behind the head - as it serves as a frame to the face.

my morning retreat: Edgewater State Park, Cleveland
by tate

Comment:
This grabgbedt my eye immediately. The movement of the waves on the jetty along with the cool color pallette is really quite eye catching. The city off in the distance (great use of rule of thirds too) helps give the eye a place to rest. The stop action of the crashing water on the rocks really is well done and the focus couldn't be more crisp. 9

My Doorway
by Gatorguy

Comment:
Very nice and unexpected. I love the high contrast and that ever so slight hint of green to the filter. The pose is natural and unforced. The framing of the doorway around you is really good. The addition of the plants to the left add a nice textural touch. 8

doing my night barn chores
by dragonlady

Comment:
I love that this is unexpected and not the typical landscape. The silhouette is perfect and this image and title couldn't suit the challenge better. The placement of the figure is right where it should be in order to send the eye to it and give the sense of movement as you walk away, carrying the buckets. Spot on lighting too. I even like that flare up in the rafters!! The filter is that brown/gray that I like so much and it is the perfect addition to this image to really give it some POW. Good job. 9

Icelandic Wool
by olimar

Comment:
Another beautiful Icelandic shot. The dimmed hues of gray/brown and blue work in such a complementary fashion here. I love the texture of their wool. It's nice to have one "black sheep" thrown into the mix. hee hee This really is outstanding.

Cozy
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
Perfect title. The warm glow exudes a comforting friendly feeling like a safehaven from the world around you. I like the deep rich colors and softness of the light. If this doesn't suit corner then I don't know what does!!!

Welcome to My Tower
by byshen

Comment:
Ansel Adams is nodding AMEN on this one. Just so well done. You may have a ribbon in it! The contrast and perspective. WOW