Outlook
by amsmyth

Comment:
I love this composition and the reflection is wonderful. Somehow the vivid blue of the sky (and its reflection) detract from the subdued colors of the rest of the scene, making it look a little drab. I think I'd try toning down the sky or cropping it out. The rest of colors are lovely.

Nosce Te Ipsum
by nickstyle

Comment:
Points off because DNMC - not supposed to show your camera in the shot. Still it is an interesting composition.

Smartie Abstract In Blue Minor II
by mist

Comment:
This was a really good idea. The only thing I can add to all the comments made during the challenge, is that I'd like to see how it would look with the position of two candies in the front reversed. I think that might balance the composition more, and give it a little more punch.

Country Walk
by mist

Comment:
I think I understand what you were doing with this composition -- the nice tree, wall, and post on the left give it the vertical lines for the portrait orientation. It looks to me like you did a good job with the dodge and burn. Short of reshooting the picture from a position closer to the river, to give that a more vertical orientation, I don't know what you could do to improve this. The way it is, I feel frustrated that I can't see past the tree to where the river is going.

Catboy's Secret Identity
by meyers

Comment:
I didn't vote in this challenge, because I don't do portrait photography and I am intimidated by it. This is beautiful. I like the lighting, the colors, and for some reason I think the negative space on the right works to enhance the shot.

Reflections of Grace
by Ralphco

Comment:
nice reflection and I like the warm tones.

Cloud Gate in the Rain
by meyers

Comment:
I don't know what I'm seeing, but I like it.

Flag in Window
by jswaldron

Comment:
I like the composition. I wish the focus was sharper.

Color on Chrome Abstract
by Balko

Comment:
Cool. Looks like something from the Hubble.

Insurance Towers - Sunset
by Kemptonreporter

Comment:
I would like this better if it was cropped at the top of the sign. Still this is a beautiful and dramatic image.