Driving Pass Carmen
by kmbr2001

Comment:
I know this goes in with your title, but I think it would be a much better image without the car. However, in this case it really is the begining of a story. you have some overexposed spots on her shirt & skirt. I like the composition.

Dead Phone Call
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
this would be so much better without the smiley, but it's funny... :0)

Don't Patronize Conway
by DefyTime

Comment:
while this image is far from technically perfect I love the angle and the expression on the guys face and the title just makes it so funny!!! 10

Death's Personal Card
by Strikeslip

Comment:
there is absolutely nothing pleasing about this image whatsoever. I have never voted so low.

Demonic Psychotic Chicken
by suemack

Comment:
the desauration works very well with this

De- Parting Couple
by love

Comment:
you did some editing on his hair? looks pretty weird... I think your monitor might be too dark if you can't see it. at the bottom of the voting screen there is a b&w bar- you should be able to distinguish all the black boxes. check it out :0) the soft glow is nice. good photo, just not exactly a movie poster

Documenting Predatory Chicks
by tngrndream

Comment:
the lighting seems to be overkill here. if you used a flash, try putting tissue over it or I've heard a plastic spoon diffuses the light too. other than that, a great image- good tonality w/ the birds

Mediterranean
by Arancha

Comment:
the lighting on this is perfection! was it natural? I want DETAILS!!! (please...) :0D

Cosmo
by Wildpurple

Comment:
this is gorgeous! I love the way the edges fade out of the DOF. nice toal range too...

Midage
by ramevi

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Well, it looks like everyone's mentioned the one main problem- it's too close, too cropped. Also, the composition is too centered for my taste.

The exposure seems great to me. The eyes are sharp and deep. The lighting is a little harsh- see how shiny it is under the eyes? Some indirect lighting might work better in this instance. Of course it fit the challenge theme great. The comments look quite helpful to me in this instance.
Good luck in future challenges!