Stop
by jdannels

Comment:
I love the shot you entered, but in terms of meeting challenge criteria, this would probably have been the one to enter (although I completely understand the idea of using a challenge to show off a great image, even when it's not the best fit.) The angle is dead on and the blurred subjects around and inside the lawn set it off beautifully.

Missing You
by Purple_Girl

Comment:
I can't add much to what other commentors have already said. The conception is brilliant, the execution -- well, that comes with practice. Controlling light can be tough. I shoot mostly outdoors for that reason. When I do shoot indoors, I usually resort to poor man's lighting: the sun. Natural light offers tons of possibilities ( MelonMusketeer suggested it also I see), so keep it in mind for next time.

I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Tenacious
by levyj413

Comment:
Composed like the genius that you are. I love the placement of the line. Great contrasts and textures here too.

SNA_0246.jpg
by levyj413

Comment:
Well composed with good detail. Maybe a bit more saturation? Good use of thirds.

Batter Up!
by levyj413

Comment:
I'm a sucker for shots like this. I like that amidst its abrstractedness (is that a word?) it retains recognizable baseball colors. It's got some interesting radial geometry also.

from darkness rises a silent prayer
by dragonballzfsr

Comment:

Originally posted by JDubsgirl: why didn't this do better? i dont understand

5.6+ isn't bad. As others have said, it lacks sharpness, and flowers are pretty abundant around DPC, so the competition is fierce.

Compositionally, I think this is perfect. The lighting, colors and even the backdrop are all very good. Keep it up!

Number 1.jpg
by karmat

Comment:
Great expression, nice candid feel. Focus is a little soft and the saturation is a little flat -- probably the lighting and maybe that couldn't be helped.

Kiddos.jpg
by Patrick_R

Comment:
I like this. They look very serious. Lighting on the boy's right side (left in photo) could be better. It's hard to tell where his right arm is.

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Great shot. I grew up in a Harley kind of town -- reminds me of some of my old neighbors. The skin is processed beautifully, and the pose and angle are good too.

Horses
by Strikeslip

Comment:

Originally posted by bvlindalou: are these the only hores in Canada?

Certainly you meant whores...