Whats the temperature?
by warglory

Comment:
I really like this photo. The only thing I don't like about it is the background. The outside light does help this photo quite a bit, but you may have considered holding up a dark or a light cloth behind the thermometer to remove some of the background... good shot :) = 8 - jmsetzler

Rainy Day
by BambooChica

Comment:
Not bad :) I think I expected to see this shot but you did it rather well :) = 6 - jmsetzler

Waxy Galaxy
by RedRuthann

Comment:
very nice! I love the colors and the shapes.. good work! = 8 - jmsetzler

Bubble
by davidc

Comment:
Nice image :) = 7 - jmsetzler

Camden Yards Atmosphere
by Amandrew

Comment:
I don't see anything transparent here... if the 'atmosphere' created by the lights as suggested by your title is the transparency, I don't think it's a good interpretation of the challenge... = 3 - jmsetzler

Aaaaaah
by pauld

Comment:
This is really neat! Great job on the transparency :) = 8 - jmsetzler

Compact Disc
by john22132

Comment:
wow.. this photo is quite appealing.. i love the flare that creates the diagonal in this image... good shot! = 9 - jmsetzler

Electric Blue
by PixelatedVisions

Comment:
I love the blue tone... good work : ) = 7 - jmsetzler

Everything is Rosey
by Zeissman

Comment:
cute kid :) = 5 - jmsetzler

Qualification:

I apologize for the blount comment with the score... i rate photos at a 5 that are 'average' in my mind... now.. what would make this portrait better than average?

1. The pink linen doesn't appear natural to me and it gives me the slight impression that she is being choked by it.
2. i think you are a little close to the subject. I would like to either see a little more breathing room or a little less pink linen.
3. I believe that some vertical wrinkles in the linen would create some nice shadows on her face and would allow some more interesting dispersion of the light in this shot.
4. I personally prefer lighting from a side angle for portrait shots.. about 45 degrees off center.

You did a great job with the catch lighting in her eyes... this is a very important element of a nice portrait shot :)

Please don't take these critiques personally. I was sincere with the 'cute kid' remark. Ms Susan is a cutie for sure :) She's lucky to have a dad that enjoys taking pictures... she will appreciate all of these one day for sure :)

natural loupe
by pabloleva

Comment:
Interesting :) = 6 - jmsetzler