the moonlight sonata, pianissimo
by silverfoxx

Comment:
Svetlana,
This is lovely. The blues really enhance the mood (did you use a tungsten filter?) I might like to see more sharpness in subject, but understand the soft effect was most likely deliberate. Another great entry! And look at those scores from commenters!

Horse trainer - after the ride, self-portrait
by snaffles

Comment:
I agree with lynnesite that the tight crop was really effective. You've got a nice intersection of lines that draws the eye right to the subject. I think the only thing I'd consider on this is a slight warming filter (has a slight blue cast of the type that occurs when auto white balance is not corrected in cloudy or "open shade" situations). A very slight luminescense to even out skin on face would also enhance.
Great photo!

Editor
by levyj413

Comment:
I was surprised by the score on this. I thought it would end up considerably higher. You actually pulled off an effective graphic representation of editing, and you did so with strong lighting (no blown whites at all).

Question for you: how long was your exposure on this? I've never tried a long exposure and am curious to give it a go. Thanks!

Fishing at Sunset
by RamblinR

Comment:
The sun flare is distracting, but the silhouettes and feeling of depth are lovely.

.: Black-capped Chickadee :.
by Alain

Comment:
I really like the combination of earth tones in this photo, and nice composition.

...swans a swimming...
by sfalice

Comment:
We'll just pretend the other four are right outside the frame :-) Like the composition, and good job of not blowing those whites. I might have dodged on heads a bit, since its advanced, but just my take. Nice entry.

Cold and frosty
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment:
Beautiful in its simplicity. Love the lines in the road and telephone poles. Just the right amount of light is peeking through as well - I imagine it would have been very easy to over or underexpose this. Well done!

... when all the world were green
by Gnarf

Comment:
I love the graininess, use of selective desat, and environmental message in this. Great entry. 9.

Nativity Scene
by faery

Comment:
This photo is of National Geographic quality. I nearly started crying when I opened it. The expressions are incredibly haunting, yet hopeful at the same time. The light is beautiful, the composition is astounding and the word "ghost" in the graffiti makes this work of art even more poignant. This may be my favorite photo of all time on this site.

---<< FIRE WARDEN >>---
by Falc

Comment:
This is a beautiful abstract. The composition and movement are just wonderful. 10.