Circle of Hope
by banmorn

Comment:
I see some evidence of over-sharpening in the photo and I'd like to have seen some use of the expert editing rules. Is this a real observation? If so, yes, life can be harsh. Brightest Blessings to that soul.

Bedtime Stories
by jrdawson

Comment:
An interesting photo and title. Any advance editing? I barely noticed the border you've added...I think a dark grey border would have been better.

in search of BLACK GOLD
by clangley50

Comment:
The focus seems off...and I'm not seeing any use of expert editing. Maybe I'm wrong? Noisy too? I'm not voting but good luck to ya.

Lake Superior in December
by shamer

Comment:
Well..I like the contrasting colors.

No Giant Steps
by raish

Comment:
No Giant Steps...and...over-kill. It looks like you had fun making it though. I'm sure you'll smoke my photo. Thanks for at least taking advantage of the rules.

Impending storms
by Cam

Comment:
Your photo doesn't look like much of the expert editing, if any was used. It's a nice photo...sorta harsh I guess.

Rude Awakening...
by Bosborne

Comment:
Your photo, as simple as it is, is better at showing 'harsh' then most of the photos here. I'm not voting, I rarely vote in challenges I've entered - if I were to score your photo, I'd give it a 10. Good luck to ya!

Wally World Death Star
by Elwood

Comment:
Well, I guess it's suppossed to be funny...? Great use of the expert rules but not that 'harsh' to me - I don't think an empty parking lot is harsh.

Oh, cold and lonely orb...
by photom1946

Comment:
I guess it's sort of harsh...yes, the Moon is harsh...but, it's so far away and not the center of attention in this photo.

SWAMP OF THE LIVING DEAD
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
GREAT use of the expert rules! To me though, the photo is more scary then harsh. I'm sure you'll do good. I'm not voting but I'd give it a 9 - the edit around the fingers hanging over the edge could be better. Your photo would deserve a 10 but it's the little things (so I've learned) that take away from a perfect photo. Attention to detail. Good luck to ya!