Red in focus
by korpen

Comment:
I really like the combination of movement and static in this capture and the bold & brilliant red backdrop just adds to capture our eye. In the foreground you have the one bird that sits still long enough for us to make out all the details and brilliantly colored tips of wing and tail. What adds interest to an otherwise static scene is the addition of movement. Two other birds are present in the picture in blurred motion.

The Dark Carnival
by VisualOddity

Comment:
Hmmm, I was going to say that the image is too oversaturated on the yellows and reds but I think that is wholly intentionally to the concept and mood you want to convey. Given the title this scene is supposed to appear dark, sinster, and threatening. The yellows and reds invoke imagery of the flames of hell. The grainyness seen in the clouds also adds to the atmosphere in that it brings a gritty feel to this sinister looking image.

He's out of the picture
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Whaaa! One realllly does a double take on this photo. At first our eyes just glance at this image and mentally "fills" in the missing portions of the man sitting at the chair and his arm - even though we notice the back of the chair is present where the other half of the man should be! Wonderful illusion that first tricks us, then on closer look we notice that something is amiss. By appearances, it looks like he is holding just an empty picture frame that shows us the guitar, wall, and chair behind him. But it is not - that is an illusion! Great composition and well executed shot. My only critique is that I think that the picture would be better if the man doesn't wear those sunglasses. I wanted to see a mischievious twinkle in the eye (as well as a slight smirk) at his knowing of pulling a trick on us.

Eagle
by docurrie

Comment:
Love how you filled the composition with the eagle. We get to see all the wonderful details of the feathers, the beak, and that piercing stare. Also love how the light plays in this photo by bringing out some of the rich tones of the reddish/brown feathers.

Pelican
by owen

Comment:
This pelican really "pops" out against the black background. Filling the composition with the main subject really works well for we get to enjoy the bold yellow that adorns the eye and all the other details such as the 'texture' of the fine featheres seen on the neck and the back of the head. Well done.

Mystic Morning
by Kaja Lund

Comment:
Cold pale mist blankets the winter clad ground while above there is the watercolor hues of pale pinks that wash over the sky. The barn and the barren tree complete an appealing winter pastoral scene.

the past behind them
by saintaugust

Comment:
I had to do a double take to notice what is in these scene. A really unique street photography capture. The present is represented by the men in uniform in the forground, while in the background we see B&W imagery of an age long past with people from 30's or 40's seemingly staring out at the present day scene. The past lies behind the men pictured in our present of the here and now.

Gasoline Motor Oil
by Man_Called_Horse

Comment:
The scene is too busy with so many objects that the eye doesn't know where or what to focus on. I see plenty of interesing objects that you could have made your main subject for the photo. A portion of the red truck with the snow on it's hood combined with some of that old barn to through in textures. Perhaps there is something of rustic interest in the area behind the oil drum that is next to the red "washerboard object". The old style gas pumps with an interesting price shown on the meters, etc. etc. By giving the eye a scene that has so many objects in it the viewer does not know where to look first - taking a small scene and presenting it large is a better presentation.

Hellfire Four-O
by RKT

Comment:
An interesting perspective on a 'classic' car/hot rod. I like the B&W which really calls attention to the flames and the grill work. Only critique I have is that mayhap you could have included all the front grill work such that the natural "V" of the hood follows done into what looks like a "V" shaped "smile".

eye contact
by byoung

Comment:
What a wonderful capture of a candid scene. I love the looks that they are giving each other - a silent communication is going on. My critique on this piece is you could have easily zoomed in or cropped it for a tighter focus on just the man and the monkey on his shoulder. Fill the frame with what you want the viewer to specifically take notice of so that the background does not distract. This is a great shot but it could be much better if the there was a tighter framing on the main subjects that does not include the surroundings.