Sarah
by jwillerton

Comment:
People seemed to have liked this image -- the majority of the votes are six and above, and nobody trashed it with a one or two. I think it is just the distracting blown highlights on the right that prevented a really high score. The model is beautiful and you did a great job of capturing that beauty.

You said the hair on the right was lost in the b&w conversion. I'm wondering what method you used for the conversion, and I'm wondering if you could use two different layers with different parameters for the b&w conversion. Then use masks to bring back the blown hair.

Mtn Goat in the Elkhorns
by Xuko

Comment:
I really like the subject, composition and colors. I think a Levels adjustment would improve the image, more contrast would help too. There is an USM action called Luko Sharpening that I think would add depth and vitality to the shot. That might also help the focus that seems to have fallen a little short. The rocks in front of the goat seem sharper than the goat itself. If you want the details of Luko sharpening, send me a PM.

I think with a bit more work in Photoshop, you will have an impressive photo.

The Path Home
by levyj413

Comment:
Nice lines and curves. The lamps really make it for me.

Tale of Two Bridges
by meyers

Comment:
I think this is an excellent use of architecture to set off the primary subject. I don't agree that the architecture must be the focal point in order to meet the challenge. I like this composition and the DOF.

The keeper of the castle
by bmartuch

Comment:
I like the composition and subject, but would like the image better if there was some fill light. All those wonderful details need more definition.

Ducks on Acid
by Kelli

Comment:
Neat processing. The image as a whole is really good. I like it. For birds, it probably doesn't work so well since the colors have been altered.

Horsepower
by lynnesite

Comment:
This is exquisite. The power, beauty, and grace are awesome. I'm so glad you left the comment on my Story Time photo, so that I could find these wonderful horse photos of yours.

Sheep
by SaraR

Comment:
Looks like I should have gotten one of these cameras. ;D

Baby Kookaburra
by sherpet

Comment:
How cute, you just have to smile when looking at this.

Silver Pheasant
by skewsme

Comment:
Amazing clarity, detail, light, and color. I'm really surprised this didn't finish in the top ten. Just bad luck that it was such a high scoring challenge.