Crocodile Skin Bag
by Kelli

Comment:
Good subject to choose for this challenge, but a different vantage point would aide it a lot. A larger DOF would be an asset as well - the skin/scales would dominate the shot.

Human skin on tree bark
by chales

Comment:
Good subject and content, but there appears to be some scarring/fuzziness around the eyes, which, appropriately is the area that draws me in. Good DOF use, but the lighting is a bit flat.

Greenie the Gecko
by eaglebeck

Comment:
The subject is good, but it is rather noisy, to its detriment.

Riding into the sunset
by JaimeVinas

Comment:
Congrats Jaime. Great shot.

Never Challenge the Alpha Wolf!
by basssman7

Comment:
Ernie,congrats on an amazing shot... 2 shots actually.

- VIBRANT City -
by andrewt

Comment:
Congrats on another ribbon Andrew,

On his own
by Melethia

Comment:
Congrats Deb. This is a beautiful shot.

Singapore's 2009 Countdown - Full Bloom
by andrewt

Comment:
Congrats Andrew. Great shot!

The Gorge
by LadyK

Comment:
There is a wonderful contrast between the ragged edges of the rocks lining and stream and the fluid softness of the water created by the long exposure. I really like how the white water cuts right through the frame and also the broken branch that, like an arm, is reaching towards the water. Great shot.

ballet
by lukeisley

Comment:
This is a truly stunning and dramatic image. The motion of the dance invokes a most violent first impression and the contrast between the red and white certainly add to a battle of evil vs. good - and this shot - evil as the aggressor. The subjects are perfectly framed and the reflection in the stage floor grounds this "battle" making the participants more human than ghostly. The motions of the two subjects also gives them an almost unreal size and defines and accentuates their very womanly curves in a "Reubenesque". The deep black background places them in a wonderfully intimate setting as to say this is just between the two of us. Beautiful and brilliant.