mickey pocket watch
by spease

Comment:
Oops...watch is cropped on the left, for whatever reason you decided to. Unfortunate because it is distracting to see just a part of the watch. The chain has some very bright highlights with blue fringing (chromatic aberration) which is due to the harsh lighting. Otherwise extremely sharp, focused well, and with good color balance.

time 'n' motion
by sidpixel

Comment:
Nice view of the movement on this watch. Three things which could be improved upon: Sharpness, Lighting, Color.

Not sure if the fuzziness is due to limitations of your camera's imager, camera shake, or if was just simply off focus. In any case, I would recommend taking a few extra shots on a tripod or on a stable surface to try to get it sharper.

Getting adequate lighting on jewelry and small items as this watch is quite a challenge. Appears to be shot with available light coming in from the top right. The rotation of the balance wheel and inner mechanisms such as the escapement is obscured by strong shadows. I recommend using a diffuse ilght source normal to the face of the watch.

The color in this photograph is rather flat. It's uncertain as to whether the bridges and mainspring barrel are copper in color or if it's skewed white balance. This is tied with the choice of lighting and would probably correct itself once improved.

Cabinet Man
by MarkK

Comment:
A hidden face in a mechanical challenge. Interesting. Bonus points for creativity.

This image would work better if the focus and exposure was better.

Start A Family
by photomayhem

Comment:
Very clever and imaginitive. Technical performance successful and without notable inadequacies. Composition has a distinct symmetry which complements this duet.

Ultimately, this is not my cup of tea, and if this image survives, I salute you for your bold and daring entry. 7

burn more calories
by hopper

Comment:
Creative play on words. Excellent composition and I'm curious how you set this up. I'll tune in later to read the specifics. 7

To find beauty in the simple things
by debitipton

Comment:
Lovely. I like the crop the way it is, but I wonder how it would look if you had included more of the peripheral flowers. Image has a dreamy softness to it which is quite pleasing. Well done. 7

Walk the dog!!
by suemack

Comment:
Selective desat done tastefully...I think it highlights the eternal hope in her eyes. Tonal range is very pleasing in this photo. Good composition overall. 8

I will stop photographing flags!
by samtrundle

Comment:
Wow...remarkable composition and imagination. Excellent eye! 8

Take Time to Watch the Sunset
by charmayne

Comment:
Breathtaking vista, and a magical moment captured for our viewing pleasure. I would not change anything in this composition. 9

New Year's Resolution - To See More Of The World
by agwright

Comment:
Breathtaking vista. Nice play of light and shadow. Stunning composition! 9