L'amour Éternel
by fotodude

Comment:
I like the lighting and the soft colors which complement the gemstones. I think the DOF could have been reduced just a hair to allow better focus on the two red stones.

Diamond Wedding Ring
by -crt

Comment:
Wonderful presentation and the lighting is excellent. I wish there was a little bit better focus on the center stone, however, as it's slightly blurry. Overall excellent! 8

Writing a Love Poem
by admart01

Comment:
I like the soft diffuse lighting and the message is great. While the white space in the top corners, representing a white backdrop, are not necessarily distracting, perhaps a different backdrop could have been more effective, like a more subtle shade, or a textured surface like wood. Overall a fantastic entry! 8

Pearl
by nrulkov

Comment:
I like the composition with the item set in the lower left third, and nice bit of negative space. What I think could have been improved upon is the lighting off the pearl. There's quite a nice contrast lighting on the metal, but the pearl appears to be too dark relative to the rest. I suggest perhaps shining a soft light from the top right to create a spotlight like effect, which illuminates the immediate vicinity of the item. This would also aid in grounding the object and thereby give some frame of reference.

Rocks at base of The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
by docurrie

Comment:
I love the rich saturated colors, and the building structure with its unique geometric design makes for a fantastic challenge subject. Oh, and there's the rocks at the base. Great entry.

Stone Cold Suicide
by Artyste

Comment:
Love the humor in this shot. I think this succeeds in where many failed in that while others have placed elements of all three (which I don't feel was necessary) items, yours actually has a coherent and effective composition. Well done, this is my top pick for this challenge. 10

Artist at work
by Optomist

Comment:
I think this picture succeeds very well in meeting the challenge. From a technical standpoint, I wish there was a bit more room above the child's head. Otherwise the focus and exposure is quite good and fine detail is preserved well.

The SALOON - 1880
by Gringo

Comment:
Well this is a pleasant surprise. I finished voting on this challenge a few days back and here's another pic out of the blue.

I really think this is excellent work. Nice use of toning and subtle yet effective dodging and burning to achieve a very nostalgic look. I particularly like the way ivy on the right side stands out nicely. 8

Celebrating the Creator
by gloda

Comment:
Well, this certainly is unique and I rather like it. Great saturation on the colors.

Albino Peacock
by Shannon

Comment:
Excellent and distinctive! I like the clean processing and clarity of the feathers. There's a slight muddy cast to the feathers which probably reflects the true colors of the bird but probably could have brightened up in the processing. Still a fantastic entry.