Cracks
by IndigoButterfly

Comment:
I like the concept here, but the image seems slightly oof and too dark. I think if you lightened up the face a bit and brought out more details and some glow, that it would really perk up the shot. Nice composition and captured expression.

carousel horse
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
I like the colors and glow - and the blurred background - but there seem to be editing artifacts around the edge of the horse (especially muzzle) that are distracting. I've found that using the auto or lasso tools frequently don't do an accurate enough job selecting an object, so that I end up going back and painstakingly tracing it by hand. It takes a LOT longer, but the results are usually a lot cleaner. I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know... ;-) I really like the composition and saturation.

Two Candles
by tonyv

Comment:
I scored this a 6 during the challenge. Love the lighting and shadows. The perspective is cool too. The subject and backdrop are what are less interesting to me in this shot. Could just be my personal taste, but it didn't jump out and grab me. Still an interesting and creative study.

Self Portrait in Compact Mirror
by kdkaboom

Comment:
Love the idea/concept, but agree that the crop is a bit too tight around the hand/fingers. Really like the use of negative space. Great shot.

Rope and Sea
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
Love all the elements of this shot - beautiful editing. Not crazy about the composition/crop. The centered post is distracting - almost want it to one side. Still, VERY interesting and appealing shot.

Here's Looking at Moo!
by taterbug

Comment:
Great focus & POV. The duotone treatment works really well too. Very nice editing. Good work!

Modern Marvels
by Rikki

Comment:
Great composition & color! The processing really adds a lot too (especially the gradient). Not crazy about the person in front, but still very nice work.

DSC_0841.jpg
by nomad469

Comment:
I agree with Itsimring. Absolutely beautiful model, composition, & lighting. The only real distraction is that the left side of her face (most particularly her eye) is oof. Otherwise, top notch shot.

J.E. Band 4
by Givemeashot

Comment:
Again, I like the location and poses. The OOF is a distraction though and the lighting just doesn't seem to want to cooperate with you. It's too bright or too dark! (I HATE THAT!) ;-) You might consider cropping more off the bottom of this one - the foreground street serves no real purpose (as it's evident where they are) and it would move the viewer closer to the subjects. And I would make sure with my crop that I'm not cutting off any lettering - it doesn't look clean. Either clone out the portions you don't want or crop them off. Just my $0.02...

Message edited by author 2006-04-21 11:26:10.

J.E. Band 12
by Givemeashot

Comment:
I didn't care for this one at first, but it's grown on me. I really like the processing and the crop works. It's still a little too dark, but I think you're on the right track here.