Ever Aware
by TommyMoe21

Comment:
7 - Good shot, and - 'interesting'. Perhaps because, in my opinion, despite your title, this 'big cat' looks 'domesticated', or (not sure how to explain it), this shot has a 'sad feel' to it, a little 'cold' (zoo effect - or maybe that is what you meant with 'ever aware' - apologies if so). Criticism; the top of the head/ears, seem 'unnatural', dodged/burned-like, but that might just be the angle. Slightly different crop, especially the fore, retaining 'the rule(s)', which you have, may have made this a better shot in my opinion, not sure. The more I look at this shot, the more 'vacant' it seems. As for the Challenge though, while no expert, you seem to have used the rule(s) well, especially with the eyes. Colors are good/nice.

The biggest dogs in town...
by basia03

Comment:
6 - I thought this was a good perspective shot for the Challenge. Criticism; would like to have seen an even 'sharper', more angled perspective (from the dogs perspective), creating more 'drama'. The person in the background detracts a little, but does give a certain 'other perspective' too, so not sure. Sharper focus on the 'main dog', and a little more on the 'little one' (difficult I know), a little darker overall, with some 'contrast' (especially to pick up on the shadows etc) would have made this a better shot in my opinion. The sign(?) above the dog's left ear detracts a fraction too with this angle. Mostly I liked the potential in this shot.

Back seat driver
by jmritz

Comment:
5 - Interesting/unusual view. Never seen down a bird's throat before. Criticism; based on your title and the subject, I'm guessing the bird/character was to be the main focus here. In this Challenge, for me anyway, looking to the 'rule', the thing I see 'primarily' is what I commented on - down the throat. While interesting, unless this was your intent, I think it needs a different crop or focus to 'deliver' what you were setting out to do. The detail in the nose and feathers around it is good, but I would like to have seen the tip of the beak in focus as well. This has potential, especially with the colors (though the dark background I am not sure on), but I think you need to either 'zoom out', or different angle.

One, Two, Three, I see a bee
by Photogirl_in_Vancouver

Comment:
5 - Good potential, nice colors. Criticism; while it seems you have met the Challenge with the 'rule' (but I am not 'expert'), I would like to see a more precise 'placement' using the rule. Also, the focal point needs to be 'higher', as the 'bottom' of the bee, and the flower under it and left have the focus. This does not look 'natural' to me, (if it is my apologies), but the bee looks dead, and placed - if so, then a better 'positioning' and angle would have made this a better shot in my opinion. The soft lighting coupled with the 'yellows' and 'creams' is nice, but the darkness underneath detracts in my opinion to the 'feel' of this shot. Mainly the focal point(s) for me need addressing here, and that 'dark gap'. Up to 5 from 4 for potential.

My Nephew
by donfanatic

Comment:
5 - Good potential here. I think you captured a bit of character too, but, criticism; I think 'he' is getting 'lost' in the background'. I would like to have seen more definition, possibly even the use of a b/w or sepia, although I know that contradicts what I just said about the background and that it might not work well in b/w or sepia, so not sure. 'He' is also either 'softened' or 'blurred' so I would like to see again, more definition, more 'depth', by making 'him' stand out more. I like the perspective and angle, but would like to have seen an even sharper one. Possibly a slight nudge rotation on the right side upwards, not sure. Regarding the Challenge, while no 'expert', I would like to have seen either the child's face placed more on the 'intersection' or else the use of 'right third' used for his 'entire body'. So a tighter crop on the left side perhaps, but as I said, although I like the angle, if it was even sharper, you may also have obtained a 'rule of thirds' with your 'base/background', the grass perhaps going up 'two thirds'.

Lounging Around
by Tommy 2 Tone

Comment:
6 - Good potential here. Criticism; whilst the eye(s) seem to be well placed for the Challenge/rule(s), I would like to see even more impact/contrast there. The carpet/floor is competing with the dog in my opinion and if it were not noticeable, more definition/focus on the dog, would have made this a better shot in my opinion.

Courage
by deapee

Comment:
7 - Nice and good potential. Criticism; the frame detracts in my opinion. Whilst no expert in this rule, and not only for this Challenge, I think this shot would have been better with more height, and therefore the flower (or centre) placed almost spot on the 'intersection'. The colors are nice, but would like to see a little more bold or contrast, again especially on the centre of the flower. I like the background, but the green coloring seems to slightly 'clash' with the green of the stem in my opinion, or rather, is not complementary, but minor. I think the frame adds to that 'conflict' too, not sure. It is the simplicity I like most in this shot.

Nigella damascena
by BBBastet

Comment:
7 - Nice shot. Well done for the correct name in the title. Criticism; while no expert in this 'rule', for this Challenge, I would like to have seen an even stricter application here. The 'red' in the background detracts in my opinion, so a tighter crop (or different angle), nudging the flower and "point of interest" further into the 'intersection', would have made this a better shot in my opinion. Nice colors, good focus on the flower detail, including the leaves.

Almost There
by Sonifo

Comment:
7 - Good shot and good application of the rule(s) for the Challenge. Criticism; in my opinion, the pink/red(?) shirt detracts from the drama in this shot, therefore I think a selective desaturation, or b/w or sepia may have overcome this, not sure. Having said that, I do like the 'pinks' and 'greens/yellows' you have captured in the rock surface. Also, especially for this Challenge, and having your "point of interest" placed at an 'intersection', I would like to have seen your 'subject' in more focus, or emphasized somehow, or closer, not sure.

simple
by nidnod

Comment:
4 - Good effort compositionally, and to meet the Challenge/rule(s). Criticism; it is 'over' softened/blurred, and while perhaps this is what you were going for, there needs to be more 'depth' to pull that off in a composition such as this in my opinion. The 'background'/fabric dominates, including the 'fold', so that detracts, maybe a slightly different angle, different lighting, may have made this a better shot in my opinion.