IMG_2721
by AdrianCano

Comment:
The glass jars are interesting, but there are several things that work against this image.
1) Lighting - the foreground is almost hidden in shadow, while the background is well lit. In this image the tag on the jar begs to be read, but the low light makes it difficult.
2) Background - the background seriously detracts from the jars and does not integrate into the subject. For example, whatever is between the lamp and the wall seems to be more oversight than intentional. Background is very, very important.
The image has some interesting features that almost beg further photographic exploration. For example, you have several planes of tones - the side wall, the back wall, the table top. In addition, you have several strong lines (on the table top, the corner of the two walls, the dark outline of the lamp against the wall.

Sunrise
by whiterook

Comment:
Fantastic! Makes you feel like you're there. Well deserved 6+!

Ancient Cultural Expressions
by docpjv

Comment:
Love the poses, and the lines throughout. A bit light overall for me. The "speaker boxes" in the foreground stand out quite a bit, but I'm assuming this was a live performance, so you work with what you have. Also love the color - primarily purple & tans.

The Postman Always Rings Twice
by LinMalAng

Comment:
Comment Challenge: Great image and setup. My only wish is that the postman's face be better lit.

The Water Babies ~ Charles Kingsley
by Ja-9

Comment:
Comment Challenge: I love the color and motion in this. However, the fish in the middle, and just to the right of center has two heads. That looks like a mouth with the upper left fish about to swim into its jaws.

The Secret Garden
by lunachicken

Comment:
Comment Challenge: I like this subtle but effective picture. The girl in the glass is potentially missed, but the subtleness of her adds to the feeling of hidden / secret. The image seems to say, "I am hiding something from you."

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
by illini75

Comment:
Comment Challnege: Love the texture and tones in this. The wires in the upper part are a bit distracting. Interesting contrast between the metal armored windows and the empty / open doorway.

Hold back the water
by whiterook

Comment:
Comment Challnege: Interesting colors in the rocks in the foreground, and very nice sky. To me, the picture is bland - like it would make a great background, does not have a subject.

Zafar Mahal - "The Last Mughal" by William Dalrymple
by dougi555

Comment:
Comment Challenge: This is a very nice image, with good depth, nice processing, nice colors, and great architecture. However, to me, it comes across as an austere documentation of the building, with no personable human touch.

I Robot, by Isaac Asimov
by sfalice

Comment:
Comment Challenge: Great clouds, sky, and use of what looks like an observation device as a robot stand-in. I especially like the placement of the sun.