Dark and Light of the Mind
by heathen

Comment:
What a stark and striking photo! I think this one will do very well as it has just the artistic and moody feel that everyone loves here! Including me! I love the feel of that awesome patterned wall! Perfect for the high contrast black and white composition. Wow! I love it!

Elder
by charmayne

Comment:
Wow. Can't figure out why this one scored 5.3. It's beautiful. Boy, they are brutal on Free Study voting aren't they ?

I love the colors in this, and that butterfly's head and front "legs" are as crisp as razors.

Great job Charmayne!

The Model Behind the 8 Ball
by BrianR

Comment:
Well, shoot. Why'd this cute photo score so low. It's crisp and sharp. Vibrant striking colors. Composed well technically. Hmmmm. No figuring what appeals to these voters is there!

Reflected Light of Dawn
by BrianR

Comment:
Not too bad Brian. I certainly voted it MUCH higher than 5.7, but considering how brutal they vote in these Free Studies, I guess it didn't finish too bad.

I like it alot.

Sunrise
by puzzled

Comment:
Man. I really need to start getting up earlier. I am missing some fantastic photos -- like this one! The lighting is exquisite! Wow!

Fall flower
by puzzled

Comment:
This is amazing. The textures on this make it unique. Not your typical flower photo. The soft blue & green tones in the background make it pop so much too! I love this one!

Portrait
by puzzled

Comment:
Wow Amy!!! You did much better than me. I think I need to go practice some more :) Is that your husband? What a hunk! :)

Awesome job!

Waterfall in the Forest
by docurrie

Comment:
Wow, this is beautiful Doug! I never tire of seeing water photographed with that dreamy ethereal look!

Not a bad finish in such a tough challenge!

Professor Quack
by sherpet

Comment:
This one too, Shez, is quite quite underrated. I'm thinking that unless its a toy challenge, it seems photos of toys don't score too well in the challenges. But this is executed perfectly: crisp, bright and vivid. Composed well. Cute concept. You did great.

Best Friends
by sherpet

Comment:
Shez, I am just now checking in to see the results of the challenges. I'm so sorry your photo of your beloved Peter didn't give you a better score. Free Studies are very tough, and I think people grade much harder in them.

It will always be one of my favorites. It makes me happy to look at it because I know the love that went into it -- and remains between you 2!