554 - Synchronization Complete
by emayner

Comment:
Now if you only had some homework papers showing or something it would tie into the challenge theme. The blue glow of the lcd panel is spilling over into the black of the player some - a small boost in contrast might help minimize that some? The colors in this are quite warm (i.e. - the whites aren't white, they're yellow) - an adjustment to color temp/white balance could add a lot to this photo IMO. All JMO or course. Good luck in the challenge.

Violin
by Haneck

Comment:
A very pretty instrument indeed.

untitled
by smurfguy

Comment:
Looks like you lost some detail with the noise reduction, not bad, but noticable IMO. I like the lighting on the subject. A minor adjustment in curves and that faint glimmer of a doorway would have gone to black, which would help this composition some. All JMO of course. :D Good luck in the challenge.

iPod Generation
by aerogurl

Comment:
Kids today can do anything with an ear bud in, can't they? :D I like your approach to the challenge theme. This would have worked maybe a little better with the book blurred a tad more. Just a thought...I still like it. Good luck in the challenge.

Waiting for Students
by Neuferland

Comment:
I like this. Interesting to look at, nice color tone to it, a natural grainyness (sp?) that adds character. You covered the school and music bases very well here. Good luck in the challenge.

Oscillating Strings
by shamer

Comment:
This is great for an abstract, but where is the connection to School?

Jukebox Hero
by JamesKW

Comment:
The black background adds a neat effect to this photo. Wish the focus was a little sharper (it's blurry). Good luck in the challenge.

My Love of Music (Self-Portrait)
by WickedB

Comment:
Are you the teacher or the student? :D On the technical side, the lighting is a little hot at the top, otherwise it's an interesting photo with a nice play on light/shadows. Good luck.

Basic's
by Bugzeye

Comment:
I like the composition, it's simple with nice lines. Good luck in the challenge.

4th Grade Recorder Class
by sagestudio

Comment:
Hooray! An actual School photo. :D I think you did a nice job with the lighting, and your DOF works fine also. Main subject is a bit centered. Good luck in the challenge. 5 on photo merit, +2 on meeting the challenge (tough one to meet).