At The End Of The World
by bubeltrubel

Comment:
This is a fabulous image, and the only reason I can think why this didn't do even better is the background colour. The green of the background and the stem don't quite work together (IMHO). Otherwise, this is a great capture - congratulations on top 20!

Those Wanting Eyes
by davidus428

Comment:
As you say in your comments, those eyes are amazing. The light one the face is wonderful, and congrats on your top 10

Symmetry
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
A great example of what wide angle can do to enhance a picture. Congratulations on an your top 10!

Hummingbird
by Strikeslip

Comment:
OMG Slippy! top 10 in a free study! I guess I'll have to be nicer to you from now on ;)

Congrats!

Decisions of the Heart
by cheegirl

Comment:
So wonderful to see a fantastic photo like this on the front page - simple yet poignant.

Dharana
by Pedro

Comment:
you rock. 'nuff said

Solo
by lentil

Comment:
Yah Lentil! Congrats on an awesome placement, and a fabulous photo. There is something very poignant about this picture - going into faves! :D

Balls of Fire
by labuds

Comment:
You need to patch your pants. They are looking a little ragged :P

nice shot, btw!

Underwater Danger
by jblaylockrayner

Comment:
I new that underwater casing would come in handy with you. Congratulations on a well deserved, long overdue virtual ribbon.

Marine Biology - So much we dont know
by nlghttrain

Comment:
In regards to your thread - the first thing that comes to mind is the composition. The rule of thirds exists for a reason - it helps make a documentary type shot interesting. You're shot is perfectly centred, and closely cropped at the edges. Putting a bit of empty space on the right, in the direction its eyes are looking, may convey a bit more interest to the casual observer.

Also, what other said about slightly harsh lighting on the subject. You used a relatively slow shutter speed, so I imagine this was the best of several shots, but with a bit of curves or levels in photoshop, you could take a bit of the harsh light off the cuttlefish.

Hope this helps. PM if you have any questions
cheers