peacock goes a-courting
by patry

Comment:
I feel this would have fitted the challenge better, and provided a more graphic photograph if you had been directly behind the peacock, rather than at an angle.

Symmetry with wood and water
by eac

Comment:
I love the composition of this, and the subject is one that really appeals to me. There are a couple of things, in my view, that could have improved it even more:
1. The focus seems soft - two possible reasons spring to mind, either it is hand held at too low a shutter speed and a bit of camera shake has been introduced or you are focussing a little too far in to the photo. It may be worth spending a litle time reading up on hyperfocal distances - I struggle with it a bit myself, and am not the best person to explain! The effect of the soft focus is that the texture of the wood, which would add considerable ineterest, and increase the feeling of depth, has not been brought out.
2. I like the subdued colour palette, ad there are some wonderful shades in the water, but overall the photo lacks punch and would benefit from some levels adjustment (or if it has had some, a bit more tweaking), nothing major, just subtle adjustments.
Do bear in mind this is very subjective, and is just my opinion, so do take it with a pinch of salt!

Point to Point
by Techo

Comment:
Superbly composed - I really do like this very much.

Waiting, En Masse
by chan

Comment:
A single person on one of the thirds intercessions would have lifted this tremendously, although I suppose it could be argued that it would damage the symmetry.

Quack Quack
by summer03

Comment:
Interestingly presented - not sure if it was intentional or not, but amazingly on some levels it does work!

Wakehurst Place
by marbo

Comment:
Like something out of a fairytale - or possibly even a nightmare. Good work for invoking an emotional response.

Welcome
by Hipychik

Comment:
I think the title would be more apt if the doors were not closed! I do like the photograph, but were the doors open and inviting the viewer in the photo would become more than a record shot.

Bipinnately Twice Compound
by jasonlprice

Comment:
My favourite so far (and I am almost 3/4 through).

Sprague Lake, early morning
by hahn23

Comment:
My goodness, what a STUNNING reflection!

Abstract Symphony in Tungsten
by Shaman

Comment:
Repetition or symmetry? - I am not really sure, but what I do know is that I love the photograph, and shall be scoring accordingly.