Autumn Colors
by Monicagd

Comment:
The background is a very nice complement for the flower. I like the depth of field. I see Jutilda suggested using Neat Image to reduce the noise. Someone gave me that suggestion when I started at DPC, and using it has helped my scores. I don't mind the noise in this image, but a lot of the DPC voters deduct points for noise.

In A Different Way
by Monicagd

Comment:
I gave this an 8 during voting. I like the mood, the composition, and light on the front of the crosses. The different cross in the foreground added interest. I agree with some of the other comments suggesting black and white. In case you haven't seen it yet, here is a link to an excellent tutorial for converting photos to b&w.

Wounded Ladybird
by Monicagd

Comment:
You got a lot of good scores on this photo. I think the sadness for the injured ladybug caused some voters to rate the photo lower than it deserved. It met the challenge well with, as you said, spots on the bug and the bug itself being a red spot on the flower.

This was almost a great photo. If you follow the rule of thirds when cropping, it would help a lot. If you still have the original photo, imagine the image is divided in thirds vertically and horizontally (like a tic tac toe frame). Crop the photo so that the ladybug is on the intersection point of two of the dividing lines. I think the lower left "power point" would be a good spot for the bug.

Underhair
by posthumous

Comment:
Very odd, but fun.

Medusan Locks
by naomik

Comment:
The focus is a little too soft. I like soft focus on skin, but I would like to see the hair and snakes sharper. I like the composition.

He's Jaaaack!
by tate

Comment:
The eyes look over sharpened, and I find this distracting. Nice job on the hair though.

Wisp
by whiteroom

Comment:
Charming portrait. Nice b&w tone, and nice light. The vignette is just right too, IMHO. 9

Growing Up
by dahkota

Comment:
Beautiful focus, color, and light! 10

The Painter
by Monicagd

Comment:
I love this! 10

Crib Coiffe
by OmanOtter

Comment:
Too funny! And marvelous hair too.