suprise shot
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
This is a very nice shot and has a lot going for it, including the lighting, unique angle and the pose. However, the focus is a tad soft, and needs to be tack sharp on portraits (unless it is intentionally out of focus). The eye is the focal point and it is blurry. And I think it is a bit overexposed on the face, even given the "high-key" feel. Finally, I think the photo could be improved with a contrast boost. In remedying the exposure/contrast aspects of this image, you may need to do some form of selective adjustments on the left vs. the right side of the face because of the difference in values on either side. Hope all these comments don't come off as too negative, I just really like the shot and thought I would offer some criticism

Me Myself and I
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
the shallow DoF and tight focus make for a nice impact on this photo, the subtle catching of light on the eyes is a also a great touch. Self-portraits however will not score well in free-studies, especially ones with the camera visible, but that doesn't take away from the niceness and rawness of this photo

s c r a p e r i z a t i o n
by hotpasta

Comment:
You have a most awesome grip on editing. Here it seems like you didn't do too much but that's why its great - knowing the limits. I've found that for myself stopping before that boundary is difficult, excellent stuff

Cameron Bridge
by BAMartin

Comment:
I like the abstractness of this and the shapes, I think it would benefit from some more contrast and shame the back towers seem a bit soft

Immaterial
by rio78

Comment:
man that is so cool looking... congrats on the ribbon, well deserved

Financial crash
by fiona

Comment:
this shot is supremely excellent, congrats on the top 20

Gateway to another dimension
by cptpoland

Comment:
nice to be next to ya :P

Mirror Pond
by Brin

Comment:
very nicely done... I figured this was a mirror but you sold the illusion so well. Awesome clouds too. Congrats on the ribbon!

Ethereal Convolution
by fmalan

Comment:
those swirls are insane looking, physics boggles my mind... congrats on the 7+ and your first ribbon

Tango
by Dudski

Comment:
yeah the mix of colors is killer, and that bridge at the base of the plumes is so cool. Excellent work, congrats on 6th place!