Self Portrait with Juxtaposed Polka
by Paul

Comment:
I saw this during the voting around (I didn't vote), but couldn't wrap my head around it. The lower section looked like it was a photo that was placed on the polka dot section. Now when I look at it I say, "Duh!"

This is very unique and a great exercise for the brain. Thanks!

Bird on a Wire
by DarrylWhaley

Comment:
He says, "I'll crush your head... like this!"

Nice all around shot.

pox
by Hipychik

Comment:
I think you accomplished your Norman Rockwell processing. When I first opened the photo I thought it looked very similar to a photo I did that I processed to look Norman Rcokwelly. Either we're both way off the mark or we both did well!

Peppermint Snowballs
by Kelli

Comment:
What a mess! A yummy, yummy mess that I'd love to help you clean up, heh.

Pic
by wazzzup

Comment:
Flipping this so the text was readable would probably raised your average score at least .5 overall.

Grate Expectations
by klkitchens

Comment:
The lighting, colors/tones, and composition are pleasant.

It's a very typical high scoring DPC shot. While I mean nothing personal, I hope this doesn't end up on the front page. It's very cliche and holds no meaning. It evokes no emotion (other than frustration, because I know it will score high), and to me is nothing other than a pretty stock image.

The Gift
by dahved

Comment:
I'm normally embarrassed for the photographer that takes photos of little statue type things found around the house, but this is an exception. It's a story everyone knows, so you can get away with your choice of DOF. Your DOF choice fits the scene well.

Ooooh, Sparkly!
by MaryO

Comment:
I really expected this to be a boring shot, but I agree, "Ooooh, sparkly!" All the different colors are quite interesting.

MinuteMen
by jlt816

Comment:
Your crop seems too tight on the left side of the image. Normally I'd be baffled by the choice of the green hue, but my guess is that it's to add to the "army men" feel even though they're not the typical army men?

Earthrise Over Coffee
by raish

Comment:
I see camera movement and coffee that has been sitting around long enough to start to form a milky crust. I don't see a purpose for the camera movement, and the crust doesn't add anything to the appeal of the photo.

With the exception of the blown out glare on the lower right, I think your exposure is decent.