R O S E
by Philos

Comment:
This is just gorgeous! The composition is outstanding and the colors just pop and sizzle. Wonderful job.

Bad Dog! Not on the bed!
by Kelli

Comment:
What a cutie, even if he is being bad :-)
Nice rich colors in this shot, and good sharp focus, which can be difficult indoors. One thing that I think would make a big difference would be use of fill flash on this - full flash would be too much, and most likely blow the colors on his head, but a fill flash focused on his head would nicely highlight, I think.

Dreams of Refreshment
by Greetmir

Comment:
Bummer about the DQ - this is a really interesting, Dali-esque photo. I think this would sell well. Wonderful lighting and composition.

Uprooted
by Elaine

Comment:
I didn't vote in this challenge, so I'm just now seeing this photo for the first time. Looks like a hideous storm! Hope you and your family didn't end up with lasting damage from it.
As a photo, the composition isn't bad, and the colors/focus are very sharp. There is something that feels a little "smooshed" about it, but maybe that was your intent? If not, a bit more sky would help open it up IMO. Must have been one cold photo op :-)

Blurred Interlude
by jjbeguin

Comment:
This is still my favorite photo of all time on DPC. I'm not sure if I've ever seen a photo that so well evokes a mood. This should be hanging in a museum somewhere.

Old Gold - The Goodest
by maxaz1

Comment:
What a delightful old fellow he is :-) I can tell from the photo how much you love him. Since this challenge was basic editing, I think you did a very good job with post. If it were advanced, or for your own profile, a couple of minor suggestions would be to tone down that blown highlight on Buddy's head (pulls eyes away from his face), brighten up the eyes, and select background then gaussian blur to reduce noise. Great pet portrait!

Untitled
by cwyou

Comment:
Beautiful lighting and the simplicity really works here.

Fruity Bumbo
by PBear

Comment:
I love the perspective and colors. Hope this ribbons.

Red Hot Chili Peppers
by ShannonLee

Comment:
Nice use of selective desat and good composition.

banana float
by ralph

Comment:
I really like the idea here. Just wish the lighting were a little stronger.