space amoeba
by Beetle

Comment:
I gave this a 5. I liked the concept and composition and it was a good fit for the username. My main 'criticism' was/would be that it appeared flat, contrast/pp/something seemed a little too 'tweaked' to the point it started to verge on digital art, in a way. My monitor is usually fairly good, but this does seem a fraction dark, but then that is presumably what you have gone for with the 'space' theme. Perhaps trying to create more distance/depth between the 'amoeba' and the 'space/stars', and either more detail or a lighter color on the 'amoeba' to try to make it 'pop' more, may have made this better in my opinion.

Hypnotic Gaze
by sajin

Comment:
Excellent capture and colors. I like the detail in the ears - just to possibly contradict that, if that sharp focus were on the nose 'upwards', may have made this even better (or just a 'different' shot, if that makes sense) in my opinion. The whiskers at the bottom and the curvature of the back/spine cropped, again, works as is, but with the inclusion (dependent of course what you had to work with), may have made this even better. I am sure this size doesn't do this justice. Like how you've captured a 'uniform shape' in the reflection in the eyes, adds to this.

Blossom
by John White

Comment:
Nice abstract. 'Works' as an abstract of course like this, but if the detail, especially in the anthers and stamens were more prevalent, make this even better in my opinion. Perhaps also some more space/not so tightly cropped bottom left, not sure. Nice colors.

Star fish
by John White

Comment:
I haven't seen many underwater shots here, but I am starting to get an appreciation for how difficult they must be. I guess underwater tripods at this depth would need lead legs or be virtually useless. Assuming this is handheld, you've likely done very well. This is a good shot and the colors are very nice. 'If only' the starfish were sharper and more detail/texture able to be seen. Really like the shadow play, adds a very nice element to this shot.

ladybug
by macrothing

Comment:
Thank you for the comments. Re; the 'yellow cast' comments, here is a larger crop, no pp, from the original;

"MacroThing"
by Cutter

Comment:
8 - Nice macro, seems 'natural' (no make up, neat image, etc), good 'feel'/detail in the skin and lashes. Nice coloring. I like the seemingly 'thoughtful capture' in the eye. Criticism; difficult, but perhaps a little sharper focus on the iris/eye, but the detail in the lashes/brow/hair is good. Perhaps a slightly tighter crop on the right, even though it adds 'context'/perspective, still may have made the 'features' pop just a little more. Thank you for doing a 'quality shot' of my 'username'. Up to 7 from 6. Up to 8 from 7.

"Jay Bird" the Blue Jay
by Drake

Comment:
8 - This is very nice, really like the colors. Background is nice and simple and 'pure'. Criticism; difficult, especially seeing as this is likely 'opportune', but sharper, but you likely know that, especially on the face. A little lighter too, as is on the tail/wing, make this better in my opinion. Difficult to adjust the lighting/contrast, especially seeing as the 'rear end' looks like it is starting to 'go' as is. Good capture though. Up to 8 from 7.

Wildswan
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
8 - Very nice. Wild or not. The toning works well here, although I presume the color looks just as nice, especially with the seemingly 'simple' background. The capture of the wings slightly raised is good. Criticism; difficult, but mainly wish it were 640. Perhaps a few 'blown' issues, but difficult to discern at this size. Maybe the color would have been better, who knows, but your call at any rate. Up to 8 from 7.

Hi! I'm Tasha4Paws
by SandyP

Comment:
8 - Very good. Hope you get a smile from this. Criticism; only the bottom 'cut' really, but likely done the best with what you had. Like the straw 'element', good eye capture. Perhaps if the nose and eyes were a little sharper, but not sure, and don't know if the '4paws' would have gained the same focus in doing so. Up to 8 from 7.

gurlwithapen
by arsenal

Comment:
8 - Very good. Criticism; a little dark in my opinion, but I realize that is the style you were going for. Good capture of the username. Nice setting and angle. Up to 8 from 7.