Unmade
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Comment by Artifacts:

Originally posted by quiet_observation:

Positives:
Tonality is the strength of this composition. Duotone light blue works well. It is obvious that you took care deciding how to compose the image and deciding to include the ribbon. You really did a great job with the use of natural and/or natural looking lighting. Nicely done. It is a good try.

Technicals:
Again, tonality and lighting are what makes this a good image. The main technical fault is digital "jaggies" on the edges of the ribbon in various places. That always acts as a distraction. Composition, though not really bad at all, is not strong. Perspective is kinda 'average'. ;)

The challenge:
DPC voters want to be hit over the head with dazzling technicals, a strong unmistakable connection to the challenge topic and/or strong message. Your image fails in that because voters cannot figure out why you included the ribbon. Though it is obviously a bed, voters are not strongly associating your image to the challenge topic.

Suggestions:
There are a couple things you might consider for a better score with this image. Try a different perspective. Add another element to the composition to better explain the inclusion of the ribbon. And, of course, redo sharpness to eliminate the digital "jaggies".

The root of all envy
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Comment by NikonJeb:
What an outstanding shot!

Unmade
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Comment by bmartuch:
Very nice and simple but I don't get the ribbon. Very nice color and tone.

At the freezing point
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Comment by jaysonmc:
Wonderful picture Mary, I didn't get the chance to vote in the challenge, too bad because it is very good and I am surprised it didn't do better. What makes it work I think is the textures in the ice, where you managed to cut off the trees (was that planned?), and the line you created between the two surfaces. Amazing job.

On a side note: you probably need more contrast to give it more "pop" for the DPC voters, but I think that would have taken away from the mood. I love it the way it is.

Unmade
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Comment by dsterner:
IMHO, I think there is enough detail in the photo (aside from the brilliant composition & lighting)to warrant the use of the ribbon, is there something subliminal in that? LOL j/k.

Seriously, I am curious about your use of the ribbon...let me know after the challenge if you care to.

Unmade
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Comment by jaysonmc:
I'm not sure what the black strap is... I think a piece of lingerie or something similar might have appealed to me more as I don't get the context. However, it is still a wonderful picture. Love the textures here with the use of different types of blankets. The lines you created in the folds of the blankets are superb. The wonderful soft light coming adds a nice touch, makes me want to jump in and take a nap.

At the freezing point
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Comment by bmartuch:
Super shot Mary. You got robbed. The ice, water, and the tree reflections all flow together so nicely. I think this should have been top 10.

At the freezing point
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Comment by JuliBoc:
Lovely blue tone. The reflection and the diagonal line are great.

At the freezing point
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Comment by noraneko:
This is gorgeous! I'm glad Deb pointed this one out, it is really worth it. The wavy reflections really add a sense of mood to this.

At the freezing point
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Comment by Kelli:
Excellent reflection and lovely colors! I love the texture in the dimples of the ice.