Jumper
by davidus428

Comment:
What a great macro shot. Lighting and clarity is outstanding! Well done. I hope you share some of your secrets in the photographer's comments when this challenge has finished and your photo is gracing the front page. :D

A Peace of Fall
by Weefan

Comment:
This one has to be looked at for a little while to really be appreciated. I hope that voters slow down enough for a good look, but with 600+ entries I wouldn't hold my breath. Wonderful color and a nice job of post-processing this to give it a warm, rich look. Good luck!

Très Chic Meow
by thegrandwazoo

Comment:
She really stands out with that dark background. Her face almost seems to have a grungy look to it. I know she has makeup on, but even her forehead and ears look grunged (is that a word? ). It's not a bad thing, in this case I think it works just fine. The foreground flowers add a nice touch, yet defocused enough to stay out of the visual way. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Those Eyes
by Ken

Comment:
What a cutie! Great job on getting superb focus and clarity on her eyes - WOW. Need to put this one in a frame. :D Good luck in the challenge.

Mike
by rdesai

Comment:
Mike is cool. Great detail and character coming out in his portrait. I wish the bg was a little less discernable. Good luck in the challenge.

Zachary Posing
by Conn

Comment:
I like the tone and feel of this overall. Jury's still out on the centered composition and the angle of his face. It's unique as a portrait from most of the others in the challenge. On this monitor (not a good one) I'm losing some detail in the black of his shirt and pants. Sorry about riding the fence on this one...it's "ok", not loving it, nor really disliking it. :D Good luck in the challenge.

The Gladie Cabin
by Diana

Comment:
Cades Cove? Looks familiar, but I haven't been there in 20 years. :D I like the composition and the subject is fine. Time of day for taking this makes it difficult to add any drama to the scene. The light is harsh and shadows are limited. Some may like it that way, and I think it's fine overall, but it's not going to score high points from an artistic sense that many DPC voters have come to expect. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Santa on Vacation
by Len Scap

Comment:
This is a happy looking fellow. :D Nice photograph overall. Good detail in his face (although his jacket seems sharper for some reason). Minor observation/complaint is I think the image would have a little more impact if he was moved a little to the left to get more off-center. Anyway, well done. Good luck in the challenge.

my happy day
by norlitobg

Comment:
This is certainly a fun photo to look at. Not really sure how it fits as a portrait. Seems more like a candid or snapshot kind of image IMO. Subject is a bit distant and small for a true portrait and this allows the surrounding areas to be a distraction in this busy scene. All JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

Eleanor
by jaredldr

Comment:
Cute. Congratulations are in order on a new member of the family? As for the photo itself, couple of things holding it back IMO. It's a little flat and the tonal range is short (needs more contrast, and the levels could be adjusted for a truer black and white). The focus isn't as sharp as it should be, especially around the face and eyes. Best of luck to you in the challenge.