Spout it out
by jmlelii

Comment:
'7' - This is a good concept and has a lot of potential. Criticism (with the caveat I know squat about long exposures); my first thoughts on seeing this was that I would like to have seen the far right 'edge' incorporated. Cropping out of the windows/signs? up middle through top right would make this a better photograph in my opinion. Also, I think a slight nudge rotation to the left to align it better is required. As far as I know this is an advanced editing Challenge, so I would like to see those 'things' in between the first and second fore spouts removed. Seems to be a fraction of gamma trouble with some black areas on the water, but that MAY be my monitor. I think the b/w(?) works well here.

Dreaming
by Pippi

Comment:
'7' - I like the concept of this, even without the 'couple'.. now that I think of that I think this would be a better photograph without couple, in my opinion. Because, that angle you have and the size of the fall and the cliff face etc, makes for a very ahh 'mammoth', almost 'looming' kind of feel. Criticism (with the caveat I know squat about long exposures); whilst I do like the colors, perhaps more contrasting on the pebbles, or again, an even tighter (ground level) angle, to incorporate 'some' of the pebbles, giving even more perspective, would make this a better photograph in my opinion. Just if you were able to get that green on the cliff face a little 'bolder', and the gray of the pebbles, would make it a more dramatic shot in my opinion. As for the shot as it is (with the couple, and that 'dreaming' theme to fit with your idea for the Challenge), my first thoughts were that the blue jacket was not subtle like 'hers' and therefore detracts from the mood and feel of this photograph. In this instance, perhaps b/w would have worked better. The concept is a nice one though and does have a romantic type feel.. the only other criticism would be with the male, in his 'solo left' shot, he is looking at the camera and I think if he were looking at her (as she seems to be looking at him?), it would have made this a better photograph in my opinion.

Water
by gudbjargarson

Comment:
'8' - Nice shot. I can't tell if it is the light on the water or the lighting is as a result of the long exposure, but I like the effect it has on that main stream. Criticism (with the caveat I know squat about long exposures); This is just a fraction dark in my opinion, I would love to see that green, especially in the foreground really stand out 'luminously'. The colors are simple though and that is nice. I wondered when I first looked at this whether it may have looked better (in my opinion) if it were cropped to remove that far left 'stream'.. not sure. Also, the top of the fall included, perhaps, if it is any good, but that would likely change the whole photograph. It portrays a 'cold feel' (as in temperature) in my opinion. Nice capture of the location.

Yellow !!
by mikala

Comment:
5 - DMC. I do really like this shot, the texture of the paint, the bristles and the great color, but in my opinion, there is only one tool here. Paint in my opinion is a 'material' not a tool. Good shot, which is why I am commenting, but DMC.

Screw science
by blue_dragon

Comment:
7 - Met the Challenge 'just' (I can't identify a trade here), and the jury is out on whether a screw is in fact a tool. This is a good shot though and creative and given the angle and detail you have made them look like little tools, so in my 'books' it just scraped in. Criticism; I would like to see the 'line up' completely in synch, that one in the third row second back needs to be uniform. I like the way the one right fore is on the side showing the 'face' and I like the light on it. The colors, while 'nice' I think detract a little from the metal aspect of the subjects. Perhaps a different color, or even b/w - though I think you would have lost the screwdriver more if you did that. I like the reflections (looks like a veiling of water?) and the depth. If the 'edges' of the 'studio' (or maybe it is just the crop) were more symmetrical, or out of frame, it would make this a better photograph, in my opinion.

EDIT: Just re-read Challenge desc, seems nails are 'tools' so I guess screws are too so... 'ok'... 8

Rhythm Maker
by Blinks

Comment:
4 - DMC. In my opinion, there is only one tool here (vs two, toolS). It is a good photo though, a little dark perhaps in areas, but tricky with the white background also focus on the top 'tap' would be better in my opinion.... but for me, meeting the Challenge is the first priority.

Sprinklers
by louisdv

Comment:
4 - DMC. There is barely one 'tool' here and no related trade either (unless they are pretend gardeners). I like the concept a lot and the effects you have achieved have good potential, nice background too...... but for me, meeting the Challenge is the priority therefore I won't comment further.

In the fog
by smjbmw

Comment:
4 - DMC. There is only one tool here. I do really like the concept of this photo and the effect that the fog has, would like to see it slightly sharper or more contrast not sure but, for me meeting the Challenge is the first priority so I won't comment further, other than, one more tool and it would likely have been an 8, from me, 'in my opinion', etc.

Police Officer
by cpickett

Comment:
6 - Met the Challenge. I like the concept of this photo. The colors of the subjects are good. Criticism; In my opinion, the background detracts, the smoke also detracts and would look better if there was nothing behind it (ie the badge). The cuffs are not in focus and for me if they were and more sharpness on all subjects, would have made this a better photograph in my opinion. Also, perhaps if they were 'propped' up, with something under the 'backing sheet', otherwise just a different angle perhaps. The top half of the photo is wasted in my opinion, so perhaps a different crop, just more detail on the 'tools' I think would have been better.

Hammer Time
by thorgils

Comment:
4 - DMC. There is only one tool here and no related trade illustrated. I like the photo though and the b/w works well..... but for me, meeting the Challenge is the first priority. If you had only included another tool etc, would have doubled the score from me.