Swamp Dragon
by amsmyth

Comment:
It is a bit of a puzzle - and I like that - look for the dragon. I found it - head on the upper right. Perhaps to rotate this a bit clockwise to make it a bit more dramatic composition, and since this is an "advanced editing" you could make the "eye" red or green to aid the imagination a bit.

Rocky Mountain Sheep
by falvey

Comment:
I like the composition the way the sheep is "caught" between the snow and the gray branches. The light is a bit flat, the sheep blends into the background a bit much. What would happen if you played with the contrast a bit? The snow is already a bit bright, I'd selectively exclude that from any changes.

Year of the Pig
by Neuferland

Comment:
Nice shapes and shadows, and I like how the red cloth is refleted in the pig. I guess the pig is yellow? But I can't get past the feeling the light is too yellow - I think it would have more impact if the pig were brighter, and the red more red. Color cast would be a simple solution, and maybe bump the contrast a little.

The Rabbit
by neenee1999

Comment:
Graphically the photo is nice - the two color background, white banner through one side. The bunny is crisply portrayed. The banner is a bit odd - It doesn't go all the way to the bottom and seems cut off at the top. The bunny himself (herself?) is adorable, but a bit corny. The lighting seems a bit yellow, color correction would solve that.

Equine
by jonpink

Comment:
Interesting angle on a horse. I like how the DOF differentiates between one side and the other. The eyes glows, the coat and bone structure nicely defined. 8

Year of the Rabbit
by MWitt

Comment:
This picture requires three looks - #1 hey, that's a tree not a rabbit #2 Oh! cool, look rabbit tracks #3 Wait! Those tracks go THROUGH the tree!
obviously I think this is very creative. I like the composition of the tree hanging down over the scene, reminds me of a bonsai tree - small but looks big, or big but looks small. I like seeing all those tiny pine needles poking out from the snow. When I look really closely they seem a bit too sharpened maybe. small matter. 9

"The Look"
by Pedro

Comment:
What a look indeed. The DOF works well to distinguish the subject from the background even though they are the same color. I might crop the top and make it a more square composition.

Fallow Deer
by RHoldenSr

Comment:
Nice use of DOF, makes a great background. Balances composition - those are great ears, like the hairs bristling off the neck.

Preserving Champlain Park: which side are you on?
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
Gorgeous! This is one to put on the wall and admire. I'd never get tired of looking at that! Dramatic lighting and composition of the light, the "gesture" of the trees, the texture of the clouds. 10

No Worries... Be Happy!
by RiderGal

Comment:
Talya, Just stumbled across this - I missed the december free study and haven't seen them. This is a fabulous capture - such a true moment, great emotion, nice composition - I love her wavy hair flying all over. I too am surprised it didn't get more than a 6. I'd say at least 9! Good work.