Landscape Study
by shalrath

Comment:
Terrific shot!

At Peace
by shalrath

Comment:
You came in the top 1/3 of all the pictures, that is quite an accomplishment especially for your first studio shot.

Everyone is going to have different opinions on the overall quality of the photo.
I think preserving the burnt out highlights in the hair might have helped. I am personally not a fan of a lot of white space, others are. I personally like the pose, others might not.

The point here is that if you want a shot that scores "extremely" well then you need to appeal to all of the voters. This shot isn't bad, it is quite good but it is not going to appeal to everyone equally.

5.7 nothing to scoff at, especially considering it is your first attempt. Much better than I could do. Congrats.

Anxiety
by levyj413

Comment:
Hello Jeffrey... comment is per the critique club.

Really not too much to say. The execution and relevance to the challenge is spot on. The square format is perfect as it emphasizes the middle and really anyone wanting to understand when to use the square format should look here. The zoom effect and rotation really adds zip to the photo and gives it an exciting energy. Emotions are subjective to say the least, and I think anxiety is a good choice here.

My only quibble would be maybe for some darker greens, but that is more of a personal thing.

Ps. The ball in flight is amazing.

Girl in white
by Melethia

Comment:
Well done. You went to Photokina, I'm so jealous. Love the outttakes.

Early Morning Dog Walk
by xianart

Comment:
I had to take a double take. First thought, very dramatic. 2nd take, wow even better. So much done right on this one.

I have
by silverfoxx

Comment:
Lovely light! Love the symmetry in the lines in the blanket and how it connects with the lines in your hair and sleeves.

• Melons •
by Bear_Music

Comment:
I would have pegged this as some sea creature. Wonderful catch.

An Ancient Landscape
by SaraR

Comment:
Superb detail Sara. I also really like the variety of textures. You made the most of an overcast sky.

Slipper
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Another lovely floral shot Juli. I really like how the two pink leaves/petals encompass the frame edges.

Continuum Rift
by levyj413

Comment:
Very cool abstract. Love the angle you took this act and the variety of textures/surfaces.