wish you were here / mother
by annev

Comment:
Looks a little busy - there may be too much going on in this photo. However, the composition isn't bad. I think a shorter DOF would help here.

Missing You
by outafocus

Comment:
I like the idea a lot, but the composition feels a little off. I think it might be stronger if the boots were closer and the beret in full view. Hope if this is a family member in Iraq he (or she) comes home soon!

"Dogs"
by chelsearocks

Comment:
The dogs have a blue cast that keeps them from popping. Maybe consider changing white balance (open shade setting would warm them a lot; cloud setting would warm them a bit).

New day, new hopes
by whiterook

Comment:
Pretty and crisp, but the titled horizon detracts.

Oh by the way, which one is Pink?-Have A Cigar
by EssAreDubya

Comment:
Although this photo technically is fine, I'm not drawn in. It may because there's no real focal point, or possibly because of the even number of cloth bolts. There may also be too many patterns - I'm wondering how it would look with one solid bolt of color between the left two. Just my .02.

Shine On, You Crazy Light Bulb
by imagineklp

Comment:
I like the pattern in the bulb, but think it would be better if it were a tad sharper.

Empty Spaces
by jcapps25

Comment:
A couple of minor things would help this photo tremendously IMO, and can be done with Photoshop. First, straighten horizon. Second, up the saturation a bit - it looks washed out. Finally, I'd recommend dodging the front of the building so it pops more.

Harvest Moon Over Washington
by levyj413

Comment:
Jeff,
I wondered if this one was yours while voting. I gave it an 8 due to very strong composition, technically difficult, and beautiful stars on streetlights. The problem I have is that the moon neither looks quite real nor obviously fake. I know this may sound nitpicky, but the orange also seems to clash a little bit with the red "eyes" atop the Washington monument. Just my .02. Overall, a very well done post-process on a difficult shot.

Red, Birds
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Hi Julianne,
I like the effect with the red birds and I thought overall it was an interesting entry. However, the fuzziness (seems not quite in focus) was a major distractant for me. I also had trouble identifying a focal point - which isn't always essential - but in this particular shot seemed somehow lacking. Do you have any outtakes? Would be interesting to see.
Best,
Noraneko

Gilded
by skewsme

Comment:
This is an amazing photo. I gave it an 8 and in looking at it further wish I'd scored it even higher. First, it's an amazing capture. But amazing captures are often difficult to turn into amazing photos. Yet you succeeded brilliantly. The mist, the sun and the birds all come together for a beautiful, almost ethereal combination. This most assuredly does not suck. Congratulations on your score, but mostly on such an outstanding photo for your portfolio.