Busted!!!
by timfythetoo

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Pretty durn clever! I love the idea of the glow in the dark stars to find your spot to stand on. I'd figured out the member number thing - also very clever. I appreciate you including the original shot and the info on all the post processing - it's very interesting to see just how much that adds. In this case, it gave a richness and depth to the picture, in my opinion. Finally, as a self portrait it tells me you're a fun-loving, quirky kinda guy with a great sense of humor.

my daily shave
by DanSig

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This is a very clean, crisp, well-executed shot, but moreso it's a very good portrait. The choice to highlight the tattoos and use a knife rather than a conventional shaving device seems designed to tell a lot about the subject. The catchlight on the single reflected eye is perfect. Lighting overall is perfect for this shot, especially how you managed to keep the background in the reflection dark. All in all, an excellent self-portrait and though it scored well, I think it should have scored higher.

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by Louis

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The first impression that comes across is one of serious intent. The lighting works very well, though I'd have liked just a touch more on the left to see just a bit of the other eye. The framing and angle of your head works perfectly, and I like the way the V in the jacket echos the V that's formed on your forehead. I also like the subtle gradation on the background color, which adds depth. Very well done!

Man in a Panama Hat
by chalice

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I liked this when I came upon it in your portfolio, but I think that one was in B&W? I think I do prefer it in B&W. I like the us of the negative space - that plus the expression adds a touch of mystery. The softness in focus may have been what you were going for, but a bit more crispness on the face and especially the eyes would really add to this picture.

Invasion of Privacy
by tngrndream

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I didn't vote in this one, but probably would have given it a 5. I like the idea, the expression, and I really like the fact the hand is blurred to show the motion of shaving. It's the technical quality that probably lowered the vote. The picture has a lot of color noise, it appears. Also, when doing people, it's nice to get some more light on the eyes if possible.

1400°C
by gaurawa

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Amazing timing, great focus and exposure.

Master and Servant
by taterbug

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You were robbed!! I like this a lot - very creative composition!

Mmmmmmmmm - Still Life
by timfythetoo

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Homer Simpson still life? This is a nice humorous take on a still life - scored pretty well, too - you've just gotten spoiled lately, and well, there's that having the wife get the blue ribbon and all... :-) I like the concept a lot, like the use of a continuous background - even like that it's purple, which seems to work for some reason. I do think it needs to be either a tighter crop, or have more room to the right and the top. Very cool idea - nice execution - and the score ain't bad either.

Asian Contemporary Still Life
by chalice

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This is a very novel approach on a still life - I like the choice of a differet angle! I like the orange tones balanced by the slight green of the block windows, and the two X's formed by the utensils balanced by the O's of the pan and steamer. A well-thought out design. I think I'd have preferred it arranged such that you didn't have the window frame on the left - it's nicely disguised on the right.

Potted
by Kelli

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I didn't enter or vote in this challenge; without looking at your comments, I'm betting you got hit with a lot of DNMC with respect to it not being a viewer's idea of a still life. I see it more as a picture of flowers. In that respect, I like the angle you chose, but am not as fond of the overall composition - I can't really put my finger on it, but I think it needs either a lot less or a lot more sky. I like the subtle gradation of the sky. You may want to try to bring that out a bit more.