Autumn Crocus
by SJCarter

Comment:
Very striking and not the typical single stem poking up against a solid background. The contrast is great. You might even could up it a bit more. Also, you might try taking the single color selector and taking all of the black out of the white. Those flowers might really have some pizzaz then. I like the stamens being so visible and the bud in the lower part. Very nice overall -- perfect use of black and white.

Courage
by deapee

Comment:
Very nice. There are several shots like this, so it's not perfectly original, but I like it. Maybe a touch more detailing on the stem would really give it some pop.

Mother's Rule
by vtruan

Comment:
Nice shot. As I said in another comment with a field of cattle, I love the horses but with so many, it almost makes it too busy. I'd love to just see two or 3 strategically placed in the shot, but I'm sure with the circumstances, that is impossible. The lighting seems a touch overexposed. Maybe it's just the glimmer on the palamino's coat in the foreground. It is a cute idea and the title is certainly suitable. ;~D This might be a fun study in black and white. I think there is enough contrast for that to work. Good luck.

Lower Windmill K (1633)
by Azrifel

Comment:
The touch of red makes the shot. Love the windmill!! I wish the sky color were a bit more vitrant. The reflection in the marsh is pretty. It might be fun to try a single color sat, by ridding the shot of all of the color except the red. Just a fun thought. ;~D

Swamp Creatures
by gloda

Comment:
Oh funny. Love the title. How original. The vivid green is great with the chair poking up out of the water. I like this for it's abstract funkiness. 8

Open
by wsteyn

Comment:
Wonderful macro. The blue and pink tones are a great compliment to each other. The luminoscity is lovely and the clarity of the center - spot on. Great DOF and the use of negative space works real well for the rule of thirds!!!

Flying High.
by Lewisell

Comment:
Great stop action. I like the setting with all of the colors of the clothing and the graffiti but it is way over exposed. You might be able to remedy that by adjusting curves.

Sammi
by Skamal

Comment:
What a beautiful baby. His eyes are tack sharp. The shirt with it's design is a tad distracting - maybe throw a solid color blanket or have him wearing a solid color shirt. But overall, it is an excellent portrait!!!

a break to meditate...
by maguero

Comment:
Nice vibrant colors. The holes in the leaf to the right is a tad distracting with the busy aspect of it. Love the bird's detail and clarity. The harsh lighting reflection on the stem might use some work but is hard under basic editing. Good placement and the DOF is well executed.

Moon Flower
by riley

Comment:
Love the idea and the contrast and composition BUT it is not nearly focused enough to give the Pizazz for a winning photo. If it were tack sharp, you'd really have a winner here.