Missing You
by plumber711

Comment:
what an image! this puts a whole new twist on the saying, 'a face only a mother could love..." all kidding aside, this gave me a most welcome grin, and i'm sure it's brought out many, many other smiles as well. the only suggestion i'd make would be to burn in the the catchlight on the dog's eye just a bit; it just doesn't seem natural. good luck in this and the coming challenges!

Hollyhock
by Sammie

Comment:
you've got a nice flower shot here. i hope you're getting some good comments and suggestions, and not getting lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge. if this image isn't scoring where you wanted it to, please don't take it personally. just look at this as a starting point for the rest of the year! good luck in this and the coming challenges!

Shades of Scarlet
by Wobble

Comment:
what an interesting portrait, especially the coloring. that expression is priceless, and i'm sure this has brought out many, many smiles. i hope you're getting some good comments and suggestions, and not getting lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge. i might suggest that you consider slightly cropping off the negative space on the left and right edges--too much of a good thing is just that--too much. good luck in this and the coming challenges!

Samoan Fire Knife Dance
by BooZon

Comment:
oh wow! this is a capture and a half. i'll bet this was fun to shoot! i hope you're getting some good comments and suggestions, and not getting lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge. good luck in this and the coming challenges!

Se vende
by Ranger

Comment:
what a charming image. i love all the colors, and really wish i was there and not here right about now! i hope you're getting some good comments and suggestions, and not getting lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge. i might suggest that you submit slightly larger images so that all the wonderful details are easier to see. if this image isn't scoring where you wanted it to, please don't take it personally. just look at this as a starting point for the rest of the year! good luck in this and the coming challenges!

Headland
by Andelain

Comment:
nice job with the framing. this is a tough time of day to shoot. it looks like you might find some interesting cloud and light play, if you can find the right vantage point. hope you're getting some good comments and suggestions, and not getting lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge. good luck!

Long Beach Marina
by dr rick

Comment:
great colors here. without that tour boat, you would have a very boring image. hope you're getting some good comments and suggestions, and that your image doesn't get lost in the shuffle of this monster challenge. good luck!

Home Stretch
by rkligman

Comment:
nice capture! i'll bet this was fun to shoot. something seems just a bit off for me, though. i'm not sure, but i think if you saturated the riders just a bit more, and muted the background just a bit more, you'd have a really killer image. but hey, that's just my opinion. you have a nice image, and i hope it does well for you! good luck!

Icy Light House
by Drake

Comment:
damn, that's cold! i hate to say it, but a sunny vista would probably score more highly this week ;-) love the red; that really contrasts well with the rest of the image. good luck!

Beachcomber
by connie

Comment:
nice capture. love the details in the feathers. i do find the surf and/or the noise in the surf to be a bit distracting from your subject, though; maybe a slightly tighter crop might help.