End of Summer
by sulamk

Comment:
I like the POV. The centered comp isn't bad, but it does seem a bit static. A little sharp on the bee and the whites are hot (lost detail) on the far right. Just some observations. Good luck in the challenge.

Early Spring
by MaryO

Comment:
Oooh-ooooh! You should give a lesson to the person that took the photo I commented on a few shots back with similar subject matter. This is exquisite! Wonderful lighting, focus, and DOF. I like the color tones too. Bravo! Good luck in the challenge.

Think Green
by sigfusson

Comment:
This is a fun still life. I like the spoon for scale. Clever idea using the egg half-shell as a pot. A few minor spots on the glass and egg could be cleaned up (nothing too major). Backdrop seam is a quite evident...not sure whether that matters much or not. I noticed it, so I bring it up. Overall, nicely done. Good luck in the challenge.

The New And The Old
by CLee

Comment:
Nice bokeh. I like the diagonals presented...very pleasing comp that way. Whites are a tad blownout on the center buds. Just some observations. Good luck.

"I'm definitely better from this side".
by EgillP

Comment:
Hmmm...I've commenting on many portraits that the eyes are oversharpened, and now I'm thinking here that the eye isn't sharp enough. Maybe I need more coffee? :-) Seriously...the focal point seems to be falling off just (and I mean JUST) before the area above the beak. It's not terrible or anything, just slightly softer than the feathers below and around the lower right. Sorry to nitpik this point...

Night Lights
by inshaala

Comment:
Somewhat blurry, and the lights are overexposed.

The iron giant
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
Great catch! This is fun. Love the juxtaposition. The comp is delightful.

Soft Landing
by wetland

Comment:
Wow! Great timing! Nice job of exposing and keeping the whites on this and the shadows balanced.

Forgiveness
by chris_sanan

Comment:
Traditional comp for a portrait is good. Lighting is very good. Eyes are oversharpened. Juries still out on the hand in front of the face...doesn't quite feel right. Just some observations. Good luck in the challenge.

Philosopher
by Quigley

Comment:
Reminds me of the baby on the financial commercial. :-) I like the B&W conversion...not so keen on the oversharpened eyes and the hot (no detail) whites on the shirt and blanket. Just some observations. Good luck.