Winter Day Begins
by kibbs

Comment:
Magnificent shot. If voters are into landscapes for this challenge, this should place in the top 10. Wonderful thirds, opposites (soft clouds, hard pier), shapes (opposing triangle-like shapes in the clouds and pier), and the perfectly counterpointed sun and person. Superbly done. The only detraction for me are the reflected light specks on the pier below the sun. Although the color works, and it helps define the edge, they look added, or fake somehow.

beginning photography
by millsa

Comment:
wonderful dof and great focus on the eyes. I think this might have worked better in color.

Beginning of Fire
by kwiktor

Comment:
Best lighting on the match of the matchsticks so far. Don't know why the flame looks like it's behind the match head, although it has wonderful colors. Also, the spots surrounding the flame are really distracting, looking more like dust and noise than any throwoff from the combustion.

First Love
by Judi

Comment:
Nice studio shot. But what's with the uneven nails????? The PP effect is very interesting. Would love to know how you did it.

Combustion Beginning
by rio78

Comment:
Hmmmm... This shot has the opposite issues that the other match shot does. It's a bit dark, and the flame is oddly dull. I wish you had used a different colored match head for more contrast, but the lighting on the stick is good.

The Proper Way to Start the Day
by chickadeezl

Comment:
Yeah sure. I'll be over for breakfast in a minute! Yum.

Follow Me.
by jomari

Comment:
ZOMG!!! PONIES! But seriously, nice composition and subjects. I feel you could have tweeked the lighting a bit to bring out the horsies.

Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
by limerick

Comment:
LOL! Great idea. Lighting is a bit harsh, and the angle a bit weird.

Arrival of Spring, a new beginning, a new hope
by Panks

Comment:
The gray background really shows off the pink on this. Back lighting gives dimension and highlights translucence. Nice shapes too.

the Chicken or the Egg?
by MistyMucky

Comment:
One of the more imaginative egg shots. The lighting on the egg is a bit blow out on the right edges (especially the cap), and for all the trouble you went to, the bird images could have been more bird-like.