Depressed? Me? Nahhhh :)
by mist

Comment:
What beautiful sharp focus you have in this photo! Great expression and very nice composition. The only thing I'd change is just a little more "breathing room" around the tops of the ears. Great job and look at that high score!

Cheese.......Jerk!!
by see

Comment:
The expression on your cat's face is great. I think the lighting (would like to see the face a touch brighter) and busy background hurt you on this one. Since it was advanced, you might have cloned the small dark strip on right-hand side for a higher score.

"The Look"
by Blue Moon

Comment:
This was one of my favs of challenge. It's an example of selective desat really working. You have a very strong composition going with the two eyes and nose forming a triange that draws viewer's eyes to center. Very strong photo. Congrats!

Rollin' Down County Road 209
by Kivet

Comment:
When I first looked at this photo, my thought was "almost brilliant." I say "almost" because the sky looks a little oversaturated, and the truck is not bright enough to draw the eye in. I wonder how it would look with just a bit of dodging on the truck...

I really like the composition here, and sense of desolation mixed with beauty of sunset.

Beneath the dirt
by bryantbus

Comment:
This is a really creative take on dirt with just the one breast covered. There is something that looks a bit forced in the pose - like the model is not "comfortable in her own skin." The dirt on the chin also detracts from the continuity, I think. Do you have any outtakes? Would be interesting to see other poses.

Nose Dirt
by Kelli

Comment:
I'm surprised this didn't do a little better - not enough dirt for the voters, is my guess. The lighting is nice but the focus could be a bit sharper IMO. Your son is adorable, by the way!

Seeds Not Included
by Elaine

Comment:
Good composition and definitely meets the challenge! Lots of dirt here. If this were a bit sharper (camera shake?) this would have done very well, I think.

Dishing
by xianart

Comment:
The expression in the eyes is fantastic, really makes this shot. Nicely OOB entry that still fits the challenge.

Dirt road, vineyard
by Melethia

Comment:
Deb,
You did an awesome got with post process on this shot. Almost looks like HDR. Great composition and vanishing lines. The greens really pop. This was one of my favorites of challenge.

"Dinner's ready."
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Julianne,
This is so cute, and what a great capture! Every time I try to get close to one of these guys, they run off. Great composition, and the expression on the groundhog's face is excellent. Perfect exposure, too. Talk about a photo that meets the challenge perfectly. Great job!