Wish I Knew What You Were Thinking
by flip89

Comment:
This is a great portrait with good detail and excellent tones. The b/w choice is great because it adds to the character, avoids the color variations and frees the viewer to reflect squarely on the subject and the plight of these creatures. A very moving study.

An eye on the cider press.
by jjbeguin

Comment:
returning for comments.
This is a very nice character study but the viewer immediately tries to guess what bevarage the cup contains. Which brings the eyes to the blown highlights on the fingers. Yet this image remains strong and the lighting accomplishes its intent for the overall feel. Very well done.

Vases Filled With Water
by GolferDDS

Comment:
returning for comments.
A very compelling composition with many eye pulling motives. Since the background pattern and the table cover is predictable I wonder what it would yield if the items were brought closer. It is nice because the eyes just jump from item to item without resting on the background. The fact that each vase is reflecting its own pattern adds the needed interest. However, we are not going to judge this image as a standard still life. This image has a ticket into the abstract realm. the B/W makes it so special and better to look at.

Window to Windows
by gerdagrice

Comment:
returning for comments. This is a beautiful image with good color and great bricks. Somehow it fails to convey the very complex. But the image is well composed and I guess I can see the complexity in the bricks and the construction. 6

Tour de Cosmos
by strangeghost

Comment:
A great visual but i wished it had more clarity. As is ir begs an abstract interpretation. However, this does not take away from its immediate impact. 6

MAID
by DrJOnes

Comment:
Done to perfection with pose and outfit. The background very appropiate and the lighting is exquisite and enhances the edgyness in the image. 7

Ethan, Dirty Face and All
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
A very impressive image with good tones and good eye focus, which makes or breaks any form of portrait. Placing at 6 as a place holder and will return.

Red Dragon
by Jacko

Comment:
This is a winning composition and the colors carry the strength of this image. I realize how difficult it is to make these captures. You did very well on the overall effort but the detail lost in the wings and the tails keep this image from rising to the very top. I realize the short dof available and so I believe that a movement of the camera to place it sideways and parallel to the lens would have at least salvage the tail end. Despite this, the image has great harmony with the spread of the petals and the dragon's fly posture. Placing at 6 as a place holder. I will return.

Graceful Departure
by connie

Comment:
This is a feast for the eyes and its treatment most pleasing to create a wonderful internal mood. I will currently place it at 6 and I will return for final comments and evaluation.

Rachel
by dsa157

Comment:
This is a very strong image which displays a strong will character. yes, there is sweetness and there is charm but the gaze is ever so steady and the mouth adds to the conviction of the eyes. In this pose I would have prefered the whole thumb showing rather than bent at the first joint. The tones are very friendly and pleasing and the loose falling hair adds a candid touch. The feeling that this is a remarkable young lady has been very well conveyed. Outside of the minor point of the thumb joint, my most critical note is in the focusing. The right eye, and the eyes are so impotant is not in focus. here you have one sharp catchlight versus a spreading one. Here dof was critical. In portrait, the eyes trump because we try to lock eyes with the subject. My current evaluation is a 6 on the strength of the character study.