Partridge in a....OK, so it's an apple tree!
by snaffles

Comment:
I gave this a 7, partly for the creativity of it. I would have liked it better if the bird was in a more natural position, looking like it really belonged in the tree. And for the composition, I think I would have liked the bird lower and more to the left -- with the beak leading my eye up into the tree, rather than with the tail leading my eye down and out of the picture.

Hey, When are those Three French Hens Going to Show Up?
by noraneko

Comment:
This got a 9 from me. I love it. I think the only reason I didn't go to 10 was that it was really stretching the challenge envelope. Terrific shot in all ways. Congratulations on your score, and for finishing in the top 10!

Tour de Soleil
by Photologist

Comment:
You got an 8 from me. I really like the simplicity of this image. The colors are beautiful. Unlike one commenter, I like the fence. It softens the change between the black ground and the light sky. Excellent free study.

Lionfish in Mandalay Bay
by bcoble

Comment:
What's the matter with the voters (or what's the matter with me)? I gave this a 9. I don't care if it tells a story, or shows the environment, it a beautiful picture of a very interesting fish. I like the shadows, highlights, and colors. Phooey to the rest of them!

I can't put off shaving these any longer!
by Makka

Comment:
Pretty funny. That's some big bathtub you got there.

Chimes, gong ,fog & fence
by dcl53

Comment:
The whole thing is so dark on my monitor that I can hardly see anything.

16 Months Later...
by cpurser

Comment:
This is such a strong image. Very moving. The only thing that could be better, would be to have no pole in front of the house. I still think it is worth 10.

Where creeks sing on, and tall trees grow; some paradise where horses go
by Judith Polakoff

Comment:
Except for the blown sky and the washed out distant hills, I think this is fabulous. Perhaps cropping just a little off the top would improve the image.

"See Food"
by scalvert

Comment:
Terrific composition.

Duck at rest
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
What a beautiful and novel shot of a duck. I love the setting, the light, the color and contrast.