Shrine of the Southern Buddha
by VBW

Comment:
This was a tough challenge because most people don't like photos of monuments to begin with. And then, you have a few things going on here that 'the typical dpc voter' will mark down. Blurry stuff in the foreground, subject is not the most focused thing in the shot, colors are rather drab, light is not interesting or directional, seems like buddha and sky may be a little overexposed... yeah it's a tough crowd. There are some other voters here who will applaud you if you dare to take risks in your shot or its processing, but that probably won't improve your score. If this were mine, I might have tried for a mystical feel with some gaussian blur or glowy processing and more color saturation, and nonetheless landed at the same score ;-) Learn all you can, but ultimately, make images to please yourself.

Prime Minister to Face Charges in Bridge Finance Scandal
by Bear_Music

Comment:
just be glad you ain't got no christie

Purse snatcher nailed
by Marfun

Comment:
omg those nails

Local Vet Honors The Fallen at Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial
by illini75

Comment:
dizzying

The End is Near...
by NikonJeb

Comment:
it is what it is

sheep caught grazing in public
by NiallOTuama

Comment:
ahem

Genetically modified water melon. STOP THIS MADNESS !!
by josaa

Comment:
you are ridiculous. carry on.

Local fitness park to be replaced by fast food headquarters; residents outraged
by MadMan2k

Comment:
he is going to massage that tree in anger!

Election Scandal: The Green Party's Rubbish!
by Pangurban

Comment:
damn, i had hopes

Man risks life for spring cleaning.
by nygold

Comment:
appreciate the humor, but sticking him almost dead center makes him look kinda safe!