Maple in Tree Minor
by Ivo

Comment:
I am so excited for you. This was just my most favorite pic of the entire challenge. I could rave for hours, but I think I'll just let you revel in all of the congratulatory notes you'll receive.

BRAVISSIMO!!!!!

Spikes
by idnic

Comment:
There's something about faces and when shot well, they always get a high score. I had given this a 9 and don't know why I didn't comment on it. I think the lighting and the composition is really artfully done, considering it's a reptile. LOL

The Claw
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
I think the look you obtain when you sharpen something after the fact is never as good as if it were crystal clear to begin with. I have found that more times than I care to mention. Since you had asked in the forum, I thought I'd just respond this way.

I love the single claw and the statement it makes as sort of an "alien" type prehistoric being, but to me it is still slightly out of focus.The lighting and composition is excellent I hope this is helpful.

Pepper Sunlight
by oOWonderBreadOo

Comment:
I think this might have been just a tad bit too busy. Maybe it would have been more effective if you just zoomed in on one leaf and it's texture were the focus, instead of the texture of it against the other leaves mixed in with all of the lighting and shadow. When you throw all of that into the mix, it busies it up too much to make the impact I think you were seeking. Does that make sense?? Hope this is helpful. The overall idea is a good one.

Everlasting Gobstoppers... I'd like one, please!
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
This is super imaginative! I just stumbled on it. Nice colors and composition. I'd say definitely cleverly thought out. Very artfully graphic!

Deep Blue
by arpita

Comment:
Wow - the water color is awesome. Nice rich tones. I like the lighting on this. The contrasting detail on the duck's feathers is great.

Jonah Skylar!
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
Love the eyes. Nice angle and semi-profile. I think it's great. Maybe add a touch more contrast?

John H. Park.jpg
by puma

Comment:
I think cemetery shots are really cool (see my "family " entry). This is good use of black and white. I love the sky's softness against the hard lines of the tombstones. Well composed!

Intertwined
by rockhopper

Comment:
Nice idea on the rocks. I think it might look more natural if they were in a different position with heads up and their necks entwined, but maybe the more abstract was your intent. This would be a great study in black and white - then you could really play with contrast.

Self Shooter.jpg
by jellyoooo

Comment:
Great reflection. Good coloration and light as well.