Abstract Collander
by SoulMan1978

Comment:
Your other option (just read Geoff's comment) is to focus on those water spots - use a bit tighter crop, possibly. I happen to actually like the water spots - gives it character.

South Creek Trail Bridge
by Elaine

Comment:
The problem with dull gray days is they often lend themselves to not so great contrast in pictures. That said, I really like the lines of this, and I see nothing wrong with capturing dull gray days as just what they are.

Day4 - Dandelion In The Wind
by jonfrommk

Comment:
Very nice! And yes, this does make for a nice "fill the frame" kind of shot. Quite pretty in B&W.

Four Leaf Clover
by Artifacts

Comment:
Positives - I quite like the boldness of it. This probably is also a negative in DPC-land, where harsh light/shadows are not our friends in many instances. Heck with it - I like sunlight and lots of it.

Technicals - See above about sunlight, promptly ignore as you see fit. Good detail in the leaves themselves. Noticeable lack of "jaggies" despite the very sharp edges of the leaves, too.

Meets challenge - Yep. Though somehow I'm betting the anal retentive among us felt the subject took up too much of the frame.

Distractions/point removers: The one partial leaf at the top intrudes without contributing, in my opinion. And the subject matter itself is probably not "wow" enough to garner higher votes.

day 5 Let me out
by mawear

Comment:
This is priceless! He almost doesn't look real, but he definitely looks like he's serious about getting out. (Or she - apologies if I've confused the gender.)

Day 2
by edmeng

Comment:
Crisp, nice DOF, good conversion. I could see the owner of this building wanting a print of this for a brochure or something.

House of Sand and Fog
by noraneko

Comment:
I think the higher contrast serves this well. Love the lines of the shot.

Prickly Pod #2
by robinssong

Comment:
The sharpness, focus point, and DOF field create the illusion it's moving. Wonderful conversion, great subject choice.

raison d'etre
by bucket

Comment:
Oh so very glad to see you participating. Your view of the world is a thing of wonder to behold.

Day 3 - Three
by sherpet

Comment:
Textures and tones in this are awesome. A very striking and engaging image!