Sticky Center
by zagman

Comment:
Since the center is your main "event" of the shot, maybe zoom in on it for a true macro. As you did it, I'd bring up the colors more and really give it some POW. If you had some area on one side or at the top or bottom, it wouldn't appear as such a target, and be a bit more interesting to the eye.

Textures in the Sky - Noctilucent clouds
by timlu

Comment:
Noctilucent - GREAT WORD. I like this alot. The "stonehenge" effect to the left and the trees to the far right sort of balance each other, yet it isn't so symmetrical that it's boring. I might even like it if the trees were completely cropped out (just a thought). The sky color is just delicious!! Very interesting indeed!!! 8

After the rain
by pidge

Comment:
The light seems a tad reflective and blanching although the water droplets are a very nice effect.

small ornage mushroom
by maguero

Comment:
Spell check. hee hee hee

Interesting contrast between the orange (ornage) and the gray. The use of negative space at the bottom is effective. Since the title indicates that the mushroom is the focal point, I'd like to see it sharpened and perhaps other areas could be slightly off. Hope this is helpful.

Secrets
by Germaine

Comment:
Nice. Maybe the light was especially bright in the summer sun because the lock appears a tad hot - maybe tone down the brightness. The wood tones are varied and the detail is interesting. The composition is excellent. 8

Celestial Fuse
by macgeek007

Comment:
Pretty use of color but it seems a touch oversaturated. I wish it were in better focus. A true macro might have worked better for this shot, although the contrast between the leaf and the brown of the dirt is nice.

Two Scoops
by lissylou

Comment:
Aaaah - a sea of raisin bran. It is textured, but doesn't quite have the POW that winning shots have. Maybe put it in a red or white bow, l shot from an interesting angle with a fun use of light. This seems a tad overexposed to me. Hope this is helpful.

Textures of the sky
by Structor

Comment:
Interesting take on the challenge. The red sculpture might serve you better if the color were brought up a tad. I'd even like to see it further to the right of the shot. The sky and clouds are very well done.

Underneath
by samtrundle

Comment:
Very interesting perspective - quite effectibe. The white blur in the background is a touch distracting. Maybe clone it out so the only light areas are on the bottom of the bloom. Overall - quite nice though. 7

Mien Cap !
by richabhatia

Comment:
Since the title indicates that the hat and not the child is the main focus, I would include the entire hat and maybe diminish her face. Although I wish she were in better focus. The shadowing on her face is well done and the glint in her eye is a nice touch.