FLOWER OF ST LUCIA
by dippydaz

Comment:
I like the rich colors.

Last Summer's Garden
by Refocused

Comment:
Nice job with the exposure, snow can be so difficult to photo. Nice patterns but it does lack some of the "wow" factor often expected in a free study challenge.

The stairs at dawn
by mangymoose

Comment:
Not a bad image but seems a little "snap shot-ish". It lacks the "wow" factor many look for in a free study challenge, IMHO. I find the brightness on the right a little distracting as the center and left have such a wonderful rich tone and color with the shadows.

who drew the line for the salesman?
by boysetsfire

Comment:
An excellent street shot image but IMHO lacks a little of the "wow" factor many look for in a Free Challenge.

Deer in natural habitat
by Omni

Comment:
Nice catch! I wish the 2 branches in the upper right weren't there though.

Grandpa's Time
by tomcat

Comment:
Not a bad image, but seems a little "snap shot-ish". It lacks the "wow" factor many look for in a free study challenge, IMHO. I think a black or darker background would bring out the rick gold color and make it stand out more.

Male Relief
by LERtastic

Comment:
Not technically a bad image, but seems a little "snap shot-ish". It lacks the "wow" factor many look for in a free study challenge, IMHO.

Demure Bride
by islandpaddler

Comment:
Nice composition. Seems a little on the soft side but not too bad.

Flags of our Fathers...
by harmsusmc

Comment:
Nice image and with a little more PP I think could be really cool (not that I'm a PP expert, but from what I've seen others do on this site). Personally I'd crop off the bottom more to get rid of the bushes and the writing. The landscape in the background have excellent shape and color but could really be brought out more with some dodging/burning.

The Essence of Winter
by JunieMoon

Comment:
Not a bad image but seems a little "snap shot-ish". It lacks the "wow" factor many look for in a free study challenge, IMHO. I like the pattern of the snow to the ice to the ground/rock.