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.

"cephalocereus senilis"
by paolanicoli003

Comment:
I would like this better if the focus was sharper.

Dancing with ghosts
by purpleflutterby13

Comment:
This is a very nice effect. The white light design against the black background adds a lot to the image. I've never tried light painting, and don't even know how it's done.