Fresh Dinner
by Buttox07

Comment:
I think your concept for this challenge entry is good. Very cool capture to get this hawk and pheasant (I'm a mid-westerner myself originally). I do think that you pushed it a bit to get this in. What I mean is the image is a little blurry and the focal point is too centered. Makes me wonder if this is a tight crop from a larger original, or given the low light situation the shutter speed wasn't high enough?

Still, congrats on being there to get this cool moment in time! Good luck in the challenge.

Filet Mignon - nothing but the best for "dpchallenge"
by tjmueller

Comment:
Ok...this one made me hungry! ;^)

Toast
by cwlawrence

Comment:
Nice tripod. ;^)

New York Times
by JPR

Comment:
;^) I like this guy! You've captured his character too I believe. Appears to be a hard, but happy life for him. I like the way the light bleeds into his space but there is enough on his face to make him stand out just right. Certainly a job well done! Good luck in the challenge, and should I congratulate you in advance for your next ribbon? ;^)

Urban Reality
by Patents4u

Comment:
Sad, but true. You've done a nice job composing this with your choice of viewpoint. The angles and lines come together very well. Good luck in the challenge.

Walking with Grandpa
by bobdaveant

Comment:
You've captured a nice candid moment here. I can almost hear Grandpa's voice... Great job!

January Sales Circa 2006
by kevrobertson

Comment:
I really like the feel and tone of this image. Certainly says "busy", but also shows something for real and I can get a sense of being there. Nice choice of sepia for this. With the minimum amount of vehicular traffic this feels like it's from some time long ago. Not sure really how to describe it...but, I do like it. Job well done! Congrats in advance on your ribbon? ;^)

Maternal Magic
by LindaLee

Comment:
Hey-hey! What a wonderful way to start my day. Congratulations Linda! Sit down to eat breakfast in front of DPC and who do I see sitting with a BLUE ribbon? That's SO cool! Way to go!!!

Bubbles
by Meridian Sage

Comment:
Cute image, but seems like it's a little misplaced in this challenge.

Pondering the Mysteries of the Remote
by drydoc

Comment:
Very nice candid. Well composed, lighting is very good. Something about her top (her left) hand looks funny, like you did a selection to apply a slight blur to the background (sofa) and bleed over into her hand a little? The focus on the visible portion of her leg is fine and is actually beyond (distance) her hand...so DOF should include all of the hand? Nitpicking I know. Overall I really like the "feel" of this shot, it's warm and very real. Congrats - should finish high with this one (top 5 maybe?).