Pocket Change
by bunnies

Comment:
I really like the concept of the 'new' coins in this photo. I think that was an excellent choice for this challenge. In this particular image, I think that color would have been a better choice than black and white, because black and white photos are not generally associated with anything 'new'. B/W, in most cases, gives the photo more of a sense of old. That, coupled with the darkness in this image, doesn't really push the NEW coins into the spotlight :) - jmsetzler

New Growth
by sulamk

Comment:
This is an interesting topic for the 'something new' concept... The lighting seems to be a little flat, and I believe that is keeping this photo from having a nice punch :) - jmsetzler

Youthful Heroism
by coeurdusucre

Comment:
Maybe I'm missing something, but I'm failing to see the challenge topic in this photo... - jmsetzler

Changing Out the Soap
by shortredneck

Comment:
It's new :) It's an interesting concept for the challenge... I would personally like to see more artistic interpretations :) - jmsetzler

Tomorrow's Lemonade
by prodigal havoc

Comment:
Nice flower shot :) One thing that you can try sometime in this type of photography is to hold a dark cloth up behind the flowers to remove any distractions from your background. A dark background on flower photos quite often makes a great enhancement to the detail of your subject :) - jmsetzler

Gathering Storm
by nicowens

Comment:
This is an interesting concept for 'new'... The horizon is nice and level... I'm not sure that I really like the sharp contrast between the white and dark in the sky against the water in this one... seems a little flat :) - jmsetzler

BRAND new trainer
by tunnard

Comment:
Good shot :) This is the beginning of a nice product shot for Reebok :) I like the side lighting on this photo. I think this photo would benefit somewhat from a dark solid background possibly. Even though the background is blurred nicely in this image, it is offering some contrasting colors that create a minor distraction from your subject... good work :) - jmsetzler

Waiting for a Sunny Day
by alanfreed

Comment:
I love photos like this one where the fine details stand out so sharply. This is an excellent image and I can't see much room for improvement at all... good work :) - 9 - jmsetzler

Old Friends
by cameo

Comment:
good composition on this photo... the light on the doll's head is just a bit weak... good job with the catch light in the doll's eyes :) - jmsetzler

Jean Newhart, Antiques
by sjgleah

Comment:
very nice composition... i *LIKE* the flat colors here and think it works veyr well.. it may even work well in black and white... good shot :) - jmsetzler