Untitled
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment:
This definitely fits the challenge very nicely, and is well-focused with overall nice lighting. Some things that maybe could have brought this a higher score - there are a lot of branches, and so it's a little hard to focus on anything specifically. I'm especially distracted by the branches on the left side and small ones coming up from the bottom. I do think you have a very strong background with some nice variations in shades that give depth.

Pride Before A Fall
by SteveJ

Comment:
I like the idea here a lot, and the title is great, as is the curve presented by the dominoes. I suspect technical issues brought you down - the white balance looks a little off here - there's a bit of a yellowish cast to the dominoes and a gray cast to background. There are also a few bits of dust/hair that you maybe could have cloned from the background, since this is advanced. Mainly, though, I think the shadows may have been problematic to some viewers (including myself). I did not think they were deliberately used to enhance the photo (though of course I could be wrong on this), but instead the result of uneven lighting (I'm guessing you used flash here). If you have a light tent, this would be an interesting study to try again, as you could eliminate the shadows. Anyway, just my .02, hope it is helpful!

The new ones always find water
by Melethia

Comment:
Well Deb, this didn't do too badly after all :-) I've already commented on the Critical Mass thread about this one, but reiterate that I really like the tilt you chose and just that tiny drop of red on the golf ball.

Tabby Cat
by yanko

Comment:
Richard, I think you've proven to be the master of cat portraits :-) This is another incredible shot. Very well done, and congratulations on your ribbon!

81,192,39
by jessy_pesce

Comment:
Wow, what a great week for you! This is a wonderful image. The yellows and blacks add just enough interest and structure to make this pop.

Hidden Lady
by DrAchoo

Comment:
See, Doc, you can do great things with live ladybugs as well :-) Congrats on your third place - I know you were afraid of that infamous 4th, LOL.

Long Time Master
by BAMartin

Comment:
Nice take on the challenge with a creative idea. It is well composed and well lit. The slightly blown highlights aren't troublesome here. I think it may have scored even better if the viewer had more of a feeling of interaction with the two people, but the tight crop does show the master's belt well.

Across the Board
by raish

Comment:
Peter, people should be more open-minded. This is a fabulous interpretation of the challenge. Sure, the background is a bit distracting, but it is a most interesting shot with more layers than the eye candy often seen here.

A Signature of Crows
by posthumous

Comment:
Well Don, I was one of your 9's, and would give you the Posthumous award if I could, LOL. Utterly fantastic. I love the movement here. The only thing (and it's a nit) that kept me from a 10 is the curving line at the top - it breaks up the continuity for me. BTW - the grass at the bottom looks like writing in a beautiful script. I think this has to go into faves.

Banned!
by levyj413

Comment:
Congrats on making the front page, Jeffrey! I love this and am not at all surprised by your awesome score.