Head And Shoulders above the Horizon( The Black Spot Is Bird)
by BrianR

Comment:
Oh, I like this very, very much...however, as you've pointed out (I think some people don't read or care about the title)...that bird is unfortunately very, very distracting. Dang...to bad...hey, you know what...in the last 'Free Study' challenge, I know I got dinged because I should have cropped a distracting branch out of my photo. It was advanced editing, I just forgot that it was. You've noticed the 'blemish' in your photo and chose to post it anyway. I still don't think a perfect score is in order but I will certainly give it a 9. Maybe a helpful suggestion would be to always, always take more then one frame? Good luck to you...I hope others aren't to harsh about part of nature. Oh heck, you only live once...I'll make it a 10...there...10.

Monarch
by cloudsme

Comment:
Ok, advance congrats on your ribbon! It looks TOTALLY in 3-D...can't offer any helpful suggestions...sorry. Will a 10+ help?

Beautiful
by Trumpeteer4

Comment:
You got that right...waterfalls turn me on! };>)
Seriously, nice photo...perfect use of the 'rules'...I think it could have been a little bit brighter and a touch more sharper? Is a 9 ok?

Ladybug
by spistole

Comment:
I think the ladybug (where my eyes are drawn to) is a little to close to center. Still, I like your photo very much...the contrasting colors work well together.

Bird On The Third
by fabioyamauti

Comment:
Not my favorite color combination nor my favorite topic...still, it's a great photo and perfect for the challenge. 10

Urban Elements
by Germaine

Comment:
I'm drawn to the lamp but it seems a tad to high in the frame for the challenge.

End of season
by scotthadl

Comment:
I'm not sure if it quite follows the rules but I like it...9

Seasoned
by Coley

Comment:
Perfect use of the rules, great colors and nice lighting. Dudes aren't my favorite subject matter but I'd rate it as if it were instead, say, some pigeons standing around on a roof-top...10!

Look around
by jimika

Comment:
I think the feathers would have been nicer just a tad sharper...9

Leaf On The Deck
by clp1000

Comment:
The glare to the left almost looks like the photo was taken through a window...I still like it. 8