Freckles & Dirt
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
This is excellent work. The eyes in this portrait are mesmerizing, and your choice of toning is strong also.

Icy Tacks
by alonzo4b

Comment:
Greetings from the critique club...

#1 - a photographer who is asking for critique should always include as much information as possible in the photogrpaher's comments block when submitting an image. It's very useful to have your thoughts on the image when I try to offer mine. I can give you more useful feedback if I know your personal objective.

#2 - this photo meets the challenge, but I can't see much in it beyond that. Does the photo have an objective beyond meeting the challenge?

#3 - I can't see any reason for the subject area of this image not to be 'tack' sharp. The soft/out of focus element doesn't add much in my opinion.

A Portrait of An Artist
by librodo

Comment:
This is a great photo. The depiction definitely says something about the subject other than "Hey.. Here I am!" You have created a connection between the viewer and subject.. excellent work...

M.C. Escher's Boyhood House
by mariomel

Comment:
This was my favorite shot in this challenge. I didn't comment on it during the challenge though. This was a very rare breath of fresh air for me in an otherwise very painful challenge to vote.

Columbine
by Zippy

Comment:
The background doesn't complement the subject very well...

gypsy wind
by Seanachai

Comment:
This is an interesting shot but the eye area looks a bit washed out.. possibly over dodge? not sure... Interesting none-the-less :)

Polar Power @ 1/000 seconds!
by docpjv

Comment:
don't u hate it when u find out that your title is messed up?

Stanley
by ChasSourek

Comment:
excellent shot... one of my favs this week :)

Doggles
by K-Rob

Comment:
one of the greats in this challenge... excellent work :)

Puss in Books
by kevrobertson

Comment:
Every now and then I come across a great photo and I like to comment on it. The image itself is just wonderful. The cat is looking at you and the "I like food" tag on the collar is just great :) THAT should be the theme of this image. Your title drags the thought away from that theme quite a bit. This photo gets a 10 from me. I have a feeling it won't do particularly well overall though, even though I wish it would be a ribbon winner :)