Guardian
by DefyTime

Comment:
Very pretty...excellent focus and composition.

Modern Ruins
by DefyTime

Comment:
Great desat...I agree with tyt2000 about the dodging/buning possibilities. Excellent composition. :o)

Sensualy Sweet
by port

Comment:
The premise for this photo is very good...however the color of the chocolate itself, on my monitor, is a bit too red/orange to be truly effective in that regard. It almost appears "bloodlike" rather than as chocolate. This, of course, could be my monitor. The placement of the hand is a bit awkward...perhaps, instead of his own hand, a feminine hand, or his and hers? Possibilities abound. Lighting is good, just a tad harsh on the left edge. The lines and composition are nice...I think a lot of photographers forget how sensual the curves and lines of the male physique can be, as most are more interested in females. Thanks for this reminder to us all. Great effort. :o)

gadive
by fstopopen

Comment:
I am sure that in your artist's vision, this is a technically correct, challenge-meeting photograph. However, I must say that to the eyes of most DPC voters, it will not be seen as such. I admire your creativity, risk-taking, and ability to step out of the box. :o)

Free spirit
by heida

Comment:
Heida...
Howdy from the Critique Club!

You can probably imagine my shock and dismay when I went to retrieve an image to critique and this one popped up...Oh my gosh! What can I possibly say that hasn't already been said???

The desaturated colors work perfectly for this image, and I even like the dead-on centered horizontal line the horizon makes. Focus is perfect, composition is perfect, and it meets the challenge to a T.

I am always amazed and inspired by your photographs. Your ability to capture the world around you, and then to manipulate it into your mind's vision is an extraordinary gift. I am so pleased and honored to have the opportunity to learn from your work. Thank you for sharing your work with us! :o)

Laurie/CC

Kiss of Death
by Skip

Comment:
Focus is a tad soft on the details of the ring. Good macro of the kiss. :o)

Want some?
by dahved

Comment:
Simply wonderful...wish focus were sharper on the cherry. Good effort! ;o)

Chocolate Xtreme
by Marjo

Comment:
A photograph after my own heart with my two favorite things...that's got to be the tastiest looking entry I've come across so far!!! :o)

Cool Hot Chocolate
by johnm

Comment:
That's such a great idea...why didn't I think about it??? Perfect "outside the box" take on the challenge...hope others get it, but I don't know how many will. But "I believe in miracles..." LOL ;o)

Many more bites to come
by shiva5381

Comment:
The date stamp really detracts from this image...