Hazel
by labuds

Comment:
Congratulations on your red. A beautiful swirl.....

Splash - milk to the chocolate
by joaoba

Comment:
Congratulations on your blue with this amazing shot. party tonight !

1959
by wickedpete

Comment:
A very cool shot well composed with wonderful color and humor.

Pair
by wwwavenger

Comment:
A very warm study of innocence depicted with the strenght of the silhoette. Both charming and sweet.

With Brightness of Peace
by wwwavenger

Comment:
From the critique club:
This is a descriptive piece of work with a cryptic message. Like the Poet, you also have poetic license in making this representation. And like the poet you also risk the chance of being mis-understood. The concept of the showing the feet and the chalk on the sidewalk is nice. You may have explored the possibility of selecting a better piece of real estate without the stain. It would have certainly kept the eyes from going over to examine it.

Yet, your idea invites interest. The sun showing through the leaves is a very pleasing effect. The picture is not at all in question and the problem is that the title and the written chalk message create an immediate riddle. Is the complete phrase "Love is a place with brightness and peace?" If so, we have a phrase that is out of context, with little meaning to the viewer. If the entire poem was read, I am sure we will see the reason for the phrase.
Again, I like the composition, but you have managed to shoot one right over out heads. If I were to rate this picture I would give the composition a solid 6 and its title a 4.
Since you have a very good bent to create an interesring picture, I would suggest you return to a similar idea with a more universal message. It may do better than you think. dan

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment:
This is an exceptional study of a couple kissing. The position of the couple add the tension of the balance. The lens selection, the water and the sky textures brings the image closer and closer to one of those timeless image of romance. The decision to go to sepia was very wise because this is more a study in tones than one of color.
Most arresting are the models. His curved stoop, her arched back and the flowers in front all with a touch of silhoutte. A stroke of genius.

egg-scape
by insteps

Comment:
This image should have taken first place because of its strong visual impact and subtle tones. When I first looked at it I accepted it as the winner. It lost this glory by a small percentage, much like those nose to nose horse races. I will tell you what is good about this image and what is bad and how to fix it for a dpc print or simply a good print.
The strenght of this composition is more on the shades of the colors. The green ceramic bowl and the brown egg tones are just too lovely and soothing to look at. I have come back to it over and over again to reach the depth of satisfaction that one seeks from a masterpiece. I still come back and each time I simply stare at it in admiration.
What is wrong: the only minor imperfection is the overshapenning...but outside of the halos, I would let it stand. To correct this will require a little well spent time. Here is the way I would do it. Make a copy and set your clone to about 40 percent opacity. Go to all halos with a small brush, 10 pixels or so and clone from the adjascent area so as to reduce the halo in those areas. Do not do multiple dabs in same area. Work at actual pixel size. This will retain the grit texture of the eggs.

Somewhere Down the Line
by bongo

Comment:
Here we have a very interesting and well done study to fit the waiting theme. The black and white rendition gives it that old time flavor. The sign above adds to the composition and the simplicity of the scene speak of a small town. The model or subject is in a natural pose, hands in pocket and head turned. We have all been here.
The added touch of including the model's reflection gives this image the final touch. It is a picture that is easy to look at and we spend a little time observing the tracks, platform and rooflines to determine the answer to why the tilt. Straight lines across a picture create a very fixed balance which removes all tension from a composition. All these lines are starting high on the right and ending low on the left. It is these diagonal lines which add the subtle touch of the non descript concept of waiting. This is a great composition and unto my favorites..... dan

Dual Propelled Creatures
by marbo

Comment:
The visual here of the fly is too great to apply the title end of the challenge.

Deep Purple Confusion
by BooZon

Comment:
Very spooky and impressive with good somber tones.