Suburban Oasis
by Pick001

Comment:
Oh man. Why didn't you move in about 7 or 8 steps closer? You have a decent subject item here, but the foreground grass is really taking away from the overall impact of the presentation. Another option/choice would have been to use a split ND filter upside down to control the light on the grass (polarizer instead perhaps?). Lots of light reflecting off those grass blades. Just some observations. Good luck!

The Pier, Full frame or Multi.
by BrianR

Comment:
The framed subject is kind of a small piece of the composition I think. You did a great job controlling exposure as the clouds really pop out. The upper leaves and the rocks would have made a decent frame by themselves...the fence/posts I find somewhat distracting.

Hog's Back Falls in winter
by rdebruyn

Comment:
That's a strong looking waterfall - powerful. As a photography subject in the winter it's "ok". I think what you tried to do here, with including the sides (for the framing part of the challenge, yes?), makes the image somewhat cluttered IMO. Fencing, back concrete, etc...take away from the power of the water. JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

Drawn Down
by Q_Man

Comment:
This has great lines, lighting, patterns, etc...fun to look at. I like how the shadow diagonal at the entrance matches the overhead diagonal line. Only weak spot for me is the subject...there's wonderful framing, but of what? The stairs as I understand it from your title. This would be thru the roof if you had a person in the alley, maybe sitting down just before the stairs. Just a thought and all JMO of course. :-) Good luck in the challenge.

Framed By Nature
by arpitmittal

Comment:
Dang, I hate being a nitpicker, but where's the framing? Not the pine branches on the left, is it? It's a lovely vista and probably a great location for sunrise or sunset.

Trees of Snowfall
by jaysonmc

Comment:
The title on this one helps as I didn't see the snow at first glance. The side uprights grabbed my attention first. Technically, this meets the challenge with the foreground framing just fine. I think what may hold it back on scoring is subject matter; it's kind of dark and gloomy. Nothing personal, just making an observation. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

De-icing
by kgerenda

Comment:
Well there's a clever way to take advantage of travel. :-) Nice framing job and an interesting subject to take in. The use of B&W does a good job of eliminating distracting colors. Good luck in the challenge.

Looking through the stair rails
by Dave Gordon

Comment:
Framing is "ok". Might have been stronger if you could have moved in closer (or zoomed) and filled more of the composition with cat and side "frames". I have two cats and know how challenging it can be to catch a pose with them at times. :-) On the technical side a healthy dose of contrast boost and some light sharpening would really help this pop a little.

Winding Staircase
by alohacarrot

Comment:
I like the POV on this. Bit of a brain teaser at first glance. :) One thing about this photo that feels awkward is the lighting. It doesn't seem balanced enough...fill flash bounced off the ceiling or sidewalls available? That might have gave this another dimension. Just a thought. Anyway, good luck in the challenge.

*Turning Torso*
by birkin

Comment:
It looks like the branches are trying to reach out and touch the building. That's kinda cool. :) You made a good choice on aperture selection to get everything in focus. Good luck in the challenge.