My First
by BeckyT

Comment:
First slr or first challenge? Image is fairly well detailed, but it doesn't say black and white to me.

African Grey
by StuckOnTheFarm

Comment:
Nice detail. Great use of white balance to make it appear sepia toned.

Ebony cohort
by locutus

Comment:
What a unique angle. Makes the pic of a piano more interesting. Not liking the dof, but I really like the way you caught the lines of reflection in the black keys.

"Checkmate"
by Nigel

Comment:
I expected a lot more of this kind of shot. Nice composition and dof.

Nose
by marbo

Comment:
Can't say as I have ever seen such a detailed pic of a nose. Very good exposure on this one. Interesting take on the challenge.

Ball Theory
by Mick

Comment:
Very well done. I love the stars int he balls. You have taken the challenge and really made it sing. 10

Black Cat
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Very nice attempt at animal portraiture. The lighting would have been better with maybe a stronger light around the upper edge where the ears are. Without knowing the best light set up I can't say how you could have gotten a stronger rim around the edge of the cats body, but I am sure somebody here knows what you need to do.

Three Sisters
by Len Scap

Comment:
Not enough of the black and white checkered flag. As a well composed image, you did a wonderful job here. It is a bit grainy in the sky, which detracts from the overall smoothness. Maybe a lower iso.

hayday reflections
by crayon

Comment:
Very nice. Love the grain and the tones on this one. 9

Where are you, Honey!
by kbhatia1967

Comment:
This is beautiful. Focus is really sharp and ant is nice and clear. However, it doesn't appear to be black and white. I know the ant is black, but the flower commands the eye on this one. Since many have done a wonderful job at keeping within the black and white idea, I can't in good conscience give this one a high score, though if it were entered in flowers, or spots or something it would do much better.