Soft as a Feather - Hard as a Rock
by Sammie

Comment:
Composition:
(Subject Placement, Cropping, Background): 6
Technical:
(Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing): 7
Appeal:
(Is it Interesting, Motivating, etc.): 7
Challenge:
(How well it meets the challenge): 9
Total Average: 7

The Ever-Elusive Albino Squirrel
by DefyTime

Comment:
In all of my 34 years, I have never seen an albino squirrel. How cool is that?!?! Great capture...excellent detail and focus. Wowl!

model trains (or "the world through a little boy's eyes")
by tomzinho

Comment:
I could see myself liking this more if it were more in focus. I understand that it must have been challenging just to get this capture. Good effort.

mmmmm... beer!
by Brooklyn513

Comment:
I am sure this meets the challenge to the letter. Technically, the image just appears to be very flat...not anything that is dynamic or outwardly creating that "oomph" factor.

For your eyes only
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment:
If I could whistle in a comment, I would....

Very interesting take on the challenge!

Lights Out
by bruski

Comment:
I really like the lamp photo. The coloring, position, and focus are really nice and I could see it alone being an advertisement or office-type print. However, the diamond pattern and the white surrounding border is very distracting to me and really takes away from the beaty of the lamp's curves and lines.

What lies beyond.....
by pmajeski

Comment:
Well, I will give you this...I am sure this meets the challenge to the letter, as I can't believe anyone had taken a photo of a commode prior to the challenge. However, it really isn't that technically outstanding, regardless of subject. The white balance may be off, or the lighting might have been poor, and the reflection in the water is a bit distraction (be it by design or by accident). I apologize that I can't rate it very high.

When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go
by frychikn

Comment:
I do digress that you have met the challenge to the letter, I am sure. However, it technically isn't that great of a photo of a commode, so I cannot rate it very high. It is crooked and the flash reflection on the seat is distracting.

Underwater
by GeneralE

Comment:
I apologize, but this photo really is difficult to rate very high, as it is out of focus and I am unable to find a focal point that shows me exactly what I am looking at. I am sure it meets the challenge 100%, but the photo is technically not as sound as many others. I give you kudos for your bravery and confidence!

Enchanted Forest
by BobsterLobster

Comment:
Wow...I expect woodland sprites and fairies to burst from the treeline at any second! Gorgeous colors and soft quality...love it!!!