4.9 Obviously
by Kelli

Comment:
Nice portrait except for the lost eyes. I'll say 5.1.

5.2913
by Paul

Comment:
I like the pov and naturalness of the movement. Excellent street shot should do better - I'll say 5.67 and give a 7 myself.

four
by posthumous

Comment:
A cold, cold hand. Ok just icicles but spooky too. I say 4.37.

4.88
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
I like the murky mood and point of view - could almost be an aerial photo. I think you are probably right about the average vote so I'll say 4.9 and give a 6 myself.

5.2
by crik

Comment:
Perky creature maybe a bit overprocessed. Maybe a bit better 5.35

winter blahs
by jemiga

Comment:
It is illegal for advanced editing. So for next time, pls know that three different images wouldn't be allowed but unless challenged or placing in the top five, it would not require validation.

on reflection
by daisydavid

Comment:
Thoughtfully selected reflected composite.

Bluebird Station
by cloudsme

Comment:
The best bird feeder shot yet and I've taken hundreds.

White on Colours
by Paul

Comment:
I love this shot for the tonality, texture contrasts, and color. Sadly, the crop disappoints my eye because I feel a missing impact which could be amplified by framing more precisely - one that relates the lines and shapes intimately with the frame. I see a square crop with the upper and lower edges as they are. The right edge needs to be moved in touching the right of the lavender shape in the upper right corner. The left edge is more flexible but I vote for a square crop with the other three edges fixed. Try it please. Maybe you were going for a rule of thirds comp but there are more things at work in something as well considered as this sensuous creation. Lest you have any doubt, I'm giving this an 8 because it's the best in the challenge, although it could have been a 10.

6.2
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Impressive detail and high level of monumental drama. More like a 6.49; so I'll provide a seven to help the cause.