Mickey to the Rescue
by nards656

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Heh! I like this one! I love that you used filters to get the colors - I'd never have known that. Very clever! It looks vibrant and rich, but not overly processed to me. I like how the figure and the shadow are both in the frame, but the shadow more fully developed in the "action" by being attached to the rope. Met the challenge well and would make a nice poster for a kid's room, I think!

Almost Bedtime
by tngrndream

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Definitely meets the challenge, but lacks a little in interest other than meeting the challenge. The silhouette is pleasing, but I think it might have been better on a softer surface since your model is a delicate young woman (it appears she is here - she may be a total tomboy for all I know!) I also think it might have been nice to see just a bit of the caster of the shadow, ie find an angle such that you get just a bit of her hands or maybe the back of her head. Another way to add some interest would be to have something in the shot, such as the edge of the bed or a nightstand with some flowers on it or such.

Tiger
by Tygerr

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This is a great close-up of a marvelous creature! A bit of an adjustment with levels will bring out the white a bit more on his fur.

Hitchin' a Ride
by KarenNfld

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This is an incredible shot - and I like it with the head cut off! It's exactly the way it needs to be, in my opinion. Awesome capture and congrats on the top 5!!!

Crevasse
by Jutilda

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This is sweet, Judy. I didn't vote in this challenge (didn't think I could take all the green!) but this is subtle, not overly annoyingly green, and incredibly crisp, rich, and detailed.

Howdy
by Jutilda

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Oooh. La. La!! Love the processing on this. And damn cute young guy, too.

black shadows
by jdannels

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I think the one you chose was the one for a DPChallenge entry, that's for sure - the blue was magnificent in that one. But I really do rather like this one quite a bit. I like the fact there's more textrue to the building itself, more light and definition on the stairs, and the shadow of the bird really makes the shot. In other words, you picked the right one for the challenge, but I like this one better.

the orange also rises
by aimeethetoo

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Congrats on an excellent shot and an excellent finish! And beating out that Tim guy, too. :-)

Noir
by Aghris

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I gave this a 10 and really do think it should have ribboned.

Magnolia in Shadow
by Balko

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This was one of three 10s I gave in this challenge. Shadows are very well integrated into the feel of the whole picture. Without them, it wouldn't be the same. Lower finish that I'd have expected but this is a very powerful picture.