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Comment by autool:

Composition10
Originality10
Technical Aspects9
Meets Challenge9
Total Score10

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

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Comment by hokie:
Beautiful subject, technically excellent, well composed and great variety of texture....10..hokie

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Comment by karmat:
This is a tough picture. Great colors, and I like that you have focused on his eye without worrying about getting the rest of him. karmat

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Comment by langdon:
Great shot. I'm wondering if it's real. :) It's too good. The only thing I can suggest is reducing th glare on his eye.

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Comment by daysez:
How did you get so close, the detail is amazing? One of my tens.

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Comment by magnetic9999:
awesome shot. best yet. maybe move the frame a little to the right .. that's a nit pick. also your focus is on the feathers between eye and beak. i would have liked to see it on eye more.

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Comment by BAMartin:
Wonderful shot. I am sorry that I can not add any suggestions, this photo is technically and atistically flawless.

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Comment by jmsetzler:
beautiful photo.. I think the composition on this one is about as perfect as it could be... I LOVE the contrast of the eye against the black/gray feathers of this owl. The catch light in the eye is also a very nice touch. I think this is my favorite photo this week and I hope to see a blue ribbon on it Monday :) great shot.. = 10 - jmsetzler

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Comment by syamjonimi:
This is good, really good. This (contest) being so subjective, I dare to think I would like it better cropped closer to just the eye. I'm sure you will get contradicting comments so.....take it all with a grain of salt. I really DO like this.

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Comment by normw:
WHat a greazt photo!!! I love the contrast between the feathers and the Eyes. Any idea what kind of Owl this is???