The Red Box by Nero Wolfe
by jagar

Comment:
Love the angle of the composition in that you have strong leading lines set on the diagonal of the wall, gate and the bench. It adds much more visual interest than if you had taken the shot straight and level with the bench facing forward. It is like I have been strolling along on the sidewalk my eye glaces to the side to spot this vivid red box just resting on a bench. The bold hue of the red of the box instantly draws my eye. It just beacons my curiosity me to come closer and to look around for who may have left such a beautifully wrapped box abandoned.

The Great Gatsby
by Neil

Comment:
Daisy Buchanan or Jordan Baker I presume? Lighting is great and the details on the face and the eyes are wonderful. Absolutely stunning catch-lights and captivating eyes on your model - well captured. I feel like I have been caught staring and she is now staring back. B&W invokes the idea of an age long past most specifically the 1920's. While the style of the hat recalls that era the style of the hair does not - wish it was more true to the style of hair during that the 1920's as that it would add strength to the image without having to rely on the title to tell us (the saying 'show, don't tell' applies to what I am saying). Nonetheless, well done.

Cold Mountain
by Len Scap

Comment:
The pristine winter white of the snow and ice on the lake really gives me a sense of the chill of the scene. Love the majestic uprising of the mountain in the distance that is dusted with snow. Very lovely.

The Flight of Gemma Hardy
by Melethia

Comment:
I really like the angle and the blur in this shot. It gives a sense of motion - of flight which fits perfectly with the title. The B&W treatment really suits the image well for the eye notices shapes and motion more. The stripes on the dress calls and holds my attention - and I love how they are on the diagonal the same as the direction of the motion. The stripes laid on the diagonal following the motion strengthens the sense of movement towards the edge of the frame. I also love how the girl is moving towards the upper left corner - it gives your viewer a sense of direction plus an interesting angle of exit from the frame. We ask, "just what lies over in yonder corner?"

Vanishing Ducks
by Neat

Comment:
I love the transitory feel of this image. The colors are warm golds and oranges which give the feel of a late summer haze - the sun is about to set. The day is closing and things are getting quiet. The ducks that were out and active now move to seek shelter and quiet rest from a busy day. Well done, bumping up to 8.

Inkheart
by Kevin_Flynn

Comment:
A good shot with many elements the invoke the feel and mood of the book. However there are some things that you could have done to make this image stronger and more appealing to look upon vaulting it out of the average shot and into the above average shot. First off, an overhead shot makes the image flat and static - there is no mood/mystery/intrigue. A different angle would have made this more interesting. Try shooting from a lower angle and to the side that way more interesting details in the shape of the book, the candle, and the feather pen would show. An overhead shot makes the candle look like a flat circle - lower angle would show the long shape and the flame. A lower angle would also give the feather pen some dimension. All objects here are flat and one dimensional because they are flush with the surface of the desk- a change of angle would give them more a three dimensional aspect. An off side angle (where the book edge would lay on the diagonal to the top left and top right corner would give the eye and interesting angle to look upon...almost like we are approaching the table.

The Red Shoes by Eleri Glass
by tanguera

Comment:
This has the all the hallmarks of a certain top notch photographer- my guess is this is Johanna:-) at work and if not please take that as a compliment. Lighting on the model's face and body is absolutely wonderful. The colors are bold and vibrant. That is the photo's strength...and weakness. The title being the red shoes - it should be that the shoes call our attention and hold most of our attention. The red shoes are rich and deep in scarlet color. However they get lost and have to compete with the vivid cobalt blue of the dress and the flaming orange of the shawl.

The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
by TiN

Comment:
Lighting and sepia tones give this a haunting, spooky feeling. The shadows of the trees on the ground in the foreground help give a sense of eeriness. I do have one critique and that is the photo composition would be stronger if the orientation was vertical rather than horizontal. The crosses and the church with the towering spire would be complimented visually if the orientation ran the same length as those two prominent shapes....not only that but it would be a subtle way to hold and keep the eye's attention on these two prominent elements of your image. Nonetheless, well done.

Never Cry Wolf
by nickyb

Comment:
Wow, look at the details on the eyes and the fur! I am sure many may say that the shot should include the muzzle for the image to be better. I think your crop is spot on - because the first thing I notice is the eyes. Those eyes are staring me down and I get the feeling that I am being hunted. The feeling of being in imminent danger is palpable as I stare into the eyes of the hunter.

The Roly Poly Puppy
by sjhuls

Comment:
I am melting into a puddle from the cuteness of this puppy. What a loveable, cute, tiny furball! Great lighting, sharp details and I love the capture of it licking its nose. Some nice catchlights in the eyes as well. My only critique, and it's a small one, is that I wish both eyes were fully visible. A tuft of hair partially obscures the pups eye on the right.