Girl in lagoon
by russi

Comment:
why is she eating an ice cream bar?

Sweet Dreams
by lauraodom

Comment:
I know some new mothers and sometimes it does seem like a child can get lost among his prodigious paraphernalia. I love a picture that makes a statement!

the morning after
by TJ

Comment:
great title! I don't like the red boa hijacking the composition, however. Give me a b/w version of this photo so I can make it a favorite!

Venus
by MPRPRO

Comment:
this is one of very few nudes that are visually interesting. You achieve that by perspective distortion (a wide-angle lens close-up?) and by raking light across the back, revealing the intricate web of muscles and bones across the back. In the process, you give away the game: models are too skinny! Also, the model's head is not turned all the way back over the shoulder, with the usual "do me" look. Instead the model's head is halfway turned, and she seems inquisitive and even annoyed, i.e., "What's going on back there?" Notice that I am simultaneously explaining why I like the picture and why DPC is going to vote it low.

Sun Bathing
by cpanaioti

Comment:
great macro. the angle immerses us into the grass. the photo becomes not so much about the dragonfly but about immersion. and good bokeh!

This child's treasure
by liebe

Comment:
I love being able to make out his rear flipper!

Tyrannosaurus rex VII
by Hungaro

Comment:
great title!

Paradise
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
nice variation on the cliche!

Boat Harbour By Night
by coolblue

Comment:
I don't think yellow does well at dpc, but I personally love the color. it is sentimental, poignant, and you explore its variations well in this photo.

Psycho - Shower Scene
by MarioPierre

Comment:
you're in portrait orientation and she's laughing, but otherwise a good reproduction.