Concentration
by cpanaioti

Comment:
Great clarity and natural coloring. I wish there were more space around her as the image feels kind of cramped as it is cropped. Good luck in the challenge.

Innovative Inception
by md_129

Comment:
Nice take on a tried-and-true subject. I like the lighting and the colors. I think there is a bit too much negative space around the subject. The frame is nice and works well. :)

The Autumn Rut
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Beautiful bokeh, great capture. He needs a toothbrush. ;) I think this is my favorite animal shot of the challenge. Good luck!! :)

Autumns Cathedral (or "waa waa - Daddy carry me!")
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
Practically perfection...I adore this! The color, the mood, the emotive quality, the composition...I would be proud to have taken this and even prouder to hang it on the wall. I think my only suggestion would be to take it from one side or the other to add a bit more depth to the shot, so that it's not so centered, but then again it might not have worked due to things out of frame that I don't know about. Congrats on such a great capture and good luck in the challenge! :)

Garden of the Gods
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
Great array of textures and a good composition for such an odd assortment of shapes. Nice black and white conversion as well. I do think a darker sky would be better, because the whiteness seems to steal the thunder from the great texture of the rocks. :)

Sunrise Swim
by DeniseBernadette

Comment:
What a beautiful moment to capture. The lighting and fog are perfectly picturesque, and the image really brings the whole scene to reality in my mind. I can almost feel the crisp air. My only suggestion would be to take this same shot from a slightly lower angle, rather than from standing height, which might add a bit more depth or drama to it. Great shot and good luck in the challenge. :)

Lake Front Dawn
by jerseyjim

Comment:
A bit too hypersaturated for my tastes. The "glow" around the sun is workable, but appears a little too unnatural due to the coloring. I love the composition and the reflection, which work well to set a wonderful mood.

Heat of Battle
by trina101

Comment:
Poor rhinos...such is life I suppose. Good timing on your part, as this is a powerful image. The shadows across the center are distracting and take away from some of the power of the image. Nice sharpness and coloring. :)

Golden Beauty
by Paige

Comment:
Beautiful model, great light. There are some brighter spots on her face that are a tiny bit distracting. I also find my eyes distracted by the bluish/white areas in the background, particularly on the right side near the bottom, and the dark area on the top left corner. I'd crop in a bit closer on the top and right just to eliminate those areas, or clone in the greenery. She seems very centered and I'd rather have some lead room, particularly on the right side since she's looking into the frame. I also find myself wishing to see either more or less of the arms...the mid-forearm seems like an unnatural place for cropping (but that's just me).

Shenandoah Morning
by hokie

Comment:
This is a beautiful shot...perfect timing and great field of view. I love the colors and the tranquil feeling the image brings to mind. :)