Candlelight Sonata
by taterbug

Comment:
I hate to be picky, but the lightswitch in the background is very distracting. Also distracting is a kind of disequilibrium feeling from the photo not being centered (I know a lot of people frown on centered subjects, but for the symmetry in this shot to work, it probably needs it). The shadows on the wall detract a bit as well. I do like the piano and candles together as a subject, and I am not interpreting the challenge instructions SO literally that multiple light sources can't include those being in the picture (as opposed to being applied to the subject photographed). I think it is a good attempt...you obviously worked hard on your setup and were working for a particular look or mood.

Blue Desert
by ileana

Comment:
I think I would like it better without the driftwood. Nice colors, interesting lines and patterns.

ahhh....
by euclids

Comment:
I wish I could make out more detail in her face, especially around the eyes. Interesting subject. Contrast adjustment might help. The umbrella seems a bit blown out, along with some areas in the BG.

I see dead people
by jzoss

Comment:
I will have to give you credit for the Aggie shirt, but the shot itself is a bit blurry, tilted to the left, and the red-eye is distracting. There are multiple lights in the photo, and it is a unique interpretation.

Blazing Trails
by crabappl3

Comment:
You were robbed... :o)
I had this picked as one of the top 3!

In The Red
by debitipton

Comment:
I'm really likin' this one here!!! Great focus on the little girl; interesting lines, bright colors. Wish the sky wasn't so blown out, but we can't change the weather! Great shot!

Drummers Eyes
by pitsaman

Comment:
Wow...did you PS the color of those eyes? Great capture...love the motion blur and focus in the same shot.

Smile For The Camera Harry!
by GolferDDS

Comment:
He looks like he's say, "Psst...hey, you...look over there at the crazy guy with the camera..." Great capture. I love it! Excellent clarity, focus, and DOF. One of the best I've seen this challenge.

Tulip
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
I won't add to your list of cloning or PS comments...but this would have been an awesome shot otherwise! :o)

another kind of playground
by boogie

Comment:
Wow...this says more than 1000 words. Immensely emotional capture. Hope you win a ribbon with this one.