Not now!!!!
by Rino63

Comment:
I don't get the title? Is that a glass door to the bedroom?

Kill the still-closing waters . . .
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment:
Interesting concept. A bit too gimmicky for my taste - but well executed.

closing the gap
by skewsme

Comment:
Rather than closing the gap, it looks as if the spider has closed in on dinner! Nice definition on the web's dew drops. Nice, pleasing background color.

Softly Anya
by banmorn

Comment:
Your comment, below, leads me to believe that you do not understand why this submission did not fair better in the challenge. Here is my take:

First off, what is immediately noticed is that the harshness of the black lines really contrasts with the softness of the subject - which on its own is an interesting effect for the sake of noting different effects.

The effect on this photo, however, strongly pulls the viewer away from the concept of photography and into the realm of digital art (similar to - but to a much greater degree - than the two photos you have posted in your response, below) due to the fact that the subject is a portrait of a child. The fact that the chosen subject is emblematic of purity and innocence causes the contrast set up in the post-processing effect to be amplified to the point where the mind has difficulty merging the ideas of "child" with this unusual and stark technique. Metaphorically, you are asking the viewer to swallow sugar with equal amounts of salt.

I think this post processing technique would be more easily accepted on architecture or still life.

I hope you find this helpful.

Dawn Ascension
by Rebecca

Comment:
If you look at the shadow on the mountain peak in the center, it appears to match well with the shadows on the balloon. The sun is obviously coming from a nine o'clock position. A very well done piece that is augmented by the stars (IMHO). The birds-but-no-stars rule is inconsistent and regrettable.

ted morris glacier self portrait
by option

Comment:
I really like the curve of the glacier in the background. You've done well with difficult light (pretty strong).

I'm heading to the Colorado rockies tomorrow - can't wait!

Ready for Flight
by carriself

Comment:
I like the shot and the facial expression. But I don't really get Triumph, here.

Triumphant Crossing of the Finish Line
by senor_kasper

Comment:
Just a tad bit soft - due to movement and shutter speed? This picture would say Triumph without the title, though.

Never Ending Race
by unknowndeath

Comment:
Interesting lines, textures and composition. But where is the Triumph, here?

The Final Set
by jblaylockrayner

Comment:
This definitely fits the challenge. Clever use of the net.