Summer
by e301

Comment:
8 - Good image. Toning works well. Very good 'straight from the camera' shot.

Waiting for the rain to stop
by Ragga2000

Comment:
8 - Good image. Good story. Very good 'straight from the camera' shot. Toning works well.

Sight Fishing
by ace flyman

Comment:
8 - Nice capture. Perhaps a variation in composition may have given this more of an edge. Very good 'straight from the camera' shot.

The Road Less Travelled
by philup

Comment:
9 - Very good. Good use of the infrared(?). Whilst I'd prefer to see 'classic photography' (ie: no in-camera effects, etc) for this Challenge, it is a sign of the technology and I accept that. However there is a 'line' on what in-camera editing supersedes the skills of the photographer. Using this effect however doesn't apply in my opinion. A good eye and skill are required to produce an image like this. The dof is spot-on, the only aspect I'd like to see improved upon is the overall 'depth', as in 'dramatic feel', if that makes sense. Perhaps a little darker in areas, more definition, not sure. I'm guessing a 'novice DPCer' requested validation on this (and many others in this Challenge), which seems to be an issue that may need addressing someday. Took the liberty of adding to my Favorites. Like your title.

Just Ducky
by lyta

Comment:
9 - Very good. Don't get a shot like this too often. Reflection, ripple capture, composition, colors, 'elements', all very good. If the focus on the eyes/head was as sharp as seems to be on the body, make this even better in my opinion. Perhaps a more refined crop top right and maybe a nudge rotate up on the left for overall 'perspective balance', may also have made this even better, not sure - however a moot point for this Challenge. In my opinion, this Challenge is a test of the skill and eye of the photographer, and this shot shows you have both. Classic shot.

Sweetly Blushing
by SandyP

Comment:
7 - Nice and nicely composed/cropped. Lighting is nice. Wish the petals dominated the shot though, rather than the leaves.

Ranunculus Acris
by russi

Comment:
7 - Nice and simple. Good use of scene/background. Like to see a little more detail/sharper focus in the flowers. Background oof like this works well, but I wonder if trying to 'bring it in' a little more may have given this even more of an edge and more context/etc. Up to 7 from 6.

Apiaceae
by undieyatch

Comment:
6 - Nice. A more refined crop and overall a little more balance, make this better in my opinion. Up to 7 from 6. I like this, just that bottom right corner.

Double Daisy
by Konador

Comment:
6 - Do like this, just too 'blown' in my opinion - but might work well once printed, who knows.

Deux
by jenesis

Comment:
7 - Nice and simple. Good composition. Difficult, but perhaps trying to gain a little more 'depth' - making the fore lotus(?) 'pop' more, may have made this even better in my opinion.