Iaito
by NovaTiger

Comment by jpochard:
Beauty is a subjective thing, I know. In my scoring and comments I'm trying to score based on NOT whether or not I would think a particular subject beautiful, but on whether the photographer has succeeded in creating a beautiful photo. I look for the elements of color, lines, focus and dof interest, lighting, and a certain element of grace and lovlieness. I'm looking for a unique and creative appeal for the highest scorers.

That being said, this strikes me as more of a product photo, like what you might take to sell it on Ebay. Just a fairly straight forward shot with enough lighting to see the details. The red is a bit overwhelming and I think it detracts from your subject. It's not a bad shot, really. (I honestly don't even know what this is....looks like some sort of sword or something?) The angle, colors, and lines just don't convey beauty to me.

Iaito
by NovaTiger

Comment by karmat:
I like the red background. However, the few wrinkles (not really wrinkles, but not smooth places) are a bit distracting. Perhaps either pulling the whole thing smooth (if possible) or deliberately adding them to give it a rumpled look.

Night Light
by NovaTiger

Comment by mysticred:
Nice colors

Night Light
by NovaTiger

Comment by tsheets:
nice idea, I like the depth this has. But, the close leaves on the right bother me a bit...but they really add to the depth. Can you tell I'm tossed on this one? :-)

Night Light
by NovaTiger

Comment by vtruan:
Too much wind or over sharpening or green, or something.

Give Me Five, Neo!
by NovaTiger

Comment by sfalice:
Great imagination to see this one. For the purists in the Challenge, I think it would have been a good idea to show all 5 digits. But I do love the abstract qualities of this image.

Give Me Five, Neo!
by NovaTiger

Comment by dipaulk:
What is the green reflection? You could really get some great abstract shots in it!! I love the way the blinds reflect in it.

My Dorm Room
by NovaTiger

Comment by NovaTiger:

Originally posted by goodman: looks cool, can you tidy up a bit? ;-O

Wha? Dude, that IS tidy! Hella tidy!

Vantage Point
by NovaTiger

Comment by sigrun_th:
very interesting, great sepia tone

Vantage Point
by NovaTiger

Comment by Rupert:
I like the colours and the feeling of the photo. But the composition is a little bit too courageous, it makes the picture unbalanced. More space to the left.