Patterns
by Camazine

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 7
Subject Appeal: 8
Compositional Appeal: 9
Effective use of color/bw: 6
Creativity: 10
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 7
Title: 4

Additional Comments:

As described by your title, patterns are certainly a theme of this photo, but to me, contrast is also a strong theme. This photo is very seductive in nature as well. An alternative idea for this shot would be a higher exposure / high key black and white. The color, as presented here, does add a nice warmth to this photo, but I think some additional starkness would present something nice as well :) On the composition, I'm undecided if having the nipple in the upper right so close to the edge or not. I don't find it to be a big issue because of the stronger theme of patterns (texture) and contrast in the image. the breasts are a secondary theme, providing softness and beauty to balance the texture and contrast... I would love to have seen a stronger title to go along with this photo :) Very nice theme here.... great shot :)

Ardency
by jonpink

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 10
Subject Appeal: 10
Compositional Appeal: 6
Effective use of color/bw: 10
Creativity: 8
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 10
Title: 8

Additional Comments:

This is an excellent photo... I really like the geometries created with the hands and arms here. I also like the high contrast provided in this image. Compositionally, I think there may be some minor room for improvement. The man's arms feel a little tense to me... maybe not as relaxed as they could be. I also believe that a slightly wider view to include his entire head could be beneficial as well. That proximity to the top of the frame is not a big problem, but it, coupled with the idea of his arms being too tense, may be creating some unnecessary tension in your theme of warmth and passion as described by the title.

Excellent photo :)

The Two Towers
by Bassie

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 9
Subject Appeal: 9
Compositional Appeal: 10
Effective use of color/bw: 10
Creativity: 10
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 6
Title: 10

Additional Comments:

This is definitely an interesting idea and nice use of black and white as well....

Birthday Suit to the Office
by Imagineer

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 10
Subject Appeal: 8
Compositional Appeal: 6
Effective use of color/bw: 10
Creativity: 10
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 10
Title: 5

Additional Comments:

This is a great theme shot for this challenge. The camera tilt adds some nice impact for this photo. I think the impact may be even stronger with a little wider view including the feet. The motion is theme here and the feet providing that motion are missing.... Still a great shot....

Squeeky Clean
by Heavy

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 6
Subject Appeal: 6
Compositional Appeal: 5
Effective use of color/bw: 5
Creativity: 5
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 7
Title: 4

Additional Comments:

This photo is interesting on its own, but the impact of what you have presented here is not photographic in nature. Overall, the artwork is excellent, but it could possibly suffer here at DPC since the 'photograph' is of higher interest than the impact created by post processing. As I look at what I see here, I believe that the original photo would probably be a better presentation for the challenge.

Together
by midnightride2

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 4
Subject Appeal: 7
Compositional Appeal: 6
Effective use of color/bw: 5
Creativity: 7
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 8
Title: 10

Additional Comments:

This is a very strong idea. I love the thought process behind this image. This photo needs a little perfection in the exposure though. There is some blurriness that appears to be motion blur which is causing it to be unsharp. "Soft Focus" would be nice here as well, but the 'out of focus' is not quite the same thing. The dark background is a good choice for subject separation, but it could possibly stand to be a little darker as well.

Naked Lunch
by soup

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 6
Subject Appeal: 6
Compositional Appeal: 8
Effective use of color/bw: 9
Creativity: 6
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 5
Title: 7

Additional Comments:

This is an interesting alternative idea. I hope it doesn't get pounded too harshly by the 'in your face' challenge voters :)

Rough
by flip89

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 3
Subject Appeal: 4
Compositional Appeal: 3
Effective use of color/bw: 4
Creativity: 5
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 5
Title: 6

Additional Comments:

This composition and subject lends itself nicely to b/w. I believe that a little more contrast could be nice also. I also can't determine why you chose not to put this image in sharp focus... maybe its a little motion blur, but a soft focus, even if intended, would contradict your title to some extent.

Elizabeth
by LegatoMuzic

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 4
Subject Appeal: 5
Compositional Appeal: 3
Effective use of color/bw: 3
Creativity: 3
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 5
Title: 5

Additional Comments:

I don't really understand your intent with this photo. Your model is certainly beautiful. The environment in which you chose to photograph her is not particularly appealing, and the spotty sunlight is quite harsh.

Nude Fruits/ "Show me some flesh ,babe"
by train

Comment:
Setzler Comment:

Some general ratings (1-10): These are some elements that I look for in great photographs, in no specific orderĂ¢€Â¦

Visual Appeal: 5
Subject Appeal: 5
Compositional Appeal: 5
Effective use of color/bw: 7
Creativity: 8
Theme/Storytelling qualities: 7
Title: 2

Additional Comments:

This is a neat photo and I think your choices for lighting work relatively well. You have done an excellent job of creating 'nudity' where there is none. This type of creativity is to be commended :)