Fairy Dust
by JuliBoc

Comment:
I like how the bokeh seems like just larger twinkles that match the twinkles in his eyes. I don't know if you shot this handheld or not, but at 1/20s it may have been too slow for handheld, to avoid softness due to hand shake. Also the aperture might have been too wide - I think what could have led to some of the poorer votes were the parts of the shot that fall out of focus, like the beard and eyebrows, which a greater depth of field may have helped. With such a narrow DOF, critical focus is even more critical, and anything, like handshake at slower shutter speeds, will be even more dramatically apparent. Of course if you didn't intend the beard and eyebrows to be in focus, my comment is irrelevant - I'm a big believer in the photographer's intent trumping what any particular viewer might "want" from your image. :)

In any case, votes below 4 for this image seem harsh. Personally I voted this a 5, which means to me a shot that is decent but just doesn't particularly "grab" me.

Winter Berries
by cpanaioti

Comment:
Bokeh is attractive, colors and tones are appropriately wintery - I like what I see here. :)

Web of Wood
by Donna21

Comment:
Really just one of those underappreciated shots, nothing really "wrong" with it. Very strong geometrics and shot in a way that it appears to be rushing at you; plus I like that funky looking wood behind the framing, really adds interest.

Water Dancer
by Alicia

Comment:
Dang! A little too early for Reflections without Mirrors. :) This has a certain grace, a little loss of detail in the brighter spots, but overall an impressive capture.

Moonshiner's Side Business
by karmat

Comment:
A simple and direct shot, in all its odd juxtapositions. Yeah, the powerline is annoying, but at least it had the decency to slope at the same angle as the sign frame! :)

Storytime
by glad2badad

Comment:
Got to agree with some of the commenters - the grain gives the shot an edginess that it really does not need. The really sweet moment captured here might have been better served by a softer look, less gritty look. Keep in mind all this is very subjective - more about how a shot "feels" than what it "should" be.

London
by figaro

Comment:
It's got that nice slice of life feel to it. B&W is good, as is the framing with the arch.

Into the Unknown
by Natasha

Comment:
Pretty respectable score! The direct framing complements the simplicity of the shot. Very nice!

Room with a View
by BAMartin

Comment:
This has a nice humor to it, and the overall coloring says "The Southwest" very well. Very sad story about the town.

First Encounter
by rex

Comment:
Very cool capture, unusual angle of the jelly fish adds interest, and the illusion that it is floating in outer space rather than in water makes for nice double take!