Her Stolen Steps
by CNovack

Comment by sjhuls:
The main problem is that you must look at this photo for longer than the average DPC usually gives it, especially with the high number of entries in this challenge. I personally did not catch the meaning, the words are hard to make out, as well as the little necklace. So I could only judge it on technicals, and is probablly what most people did.

Her Stolen Steps
by CNovack

Comment by JH:
Good concept, but the over-sharpening gives it a noisy feel and makes it unpleasant to look at for too long. Also, the shadow almost looks like black powder poured onto the ground.

Her Stolen Steps
by CNovack

Comment by salmiakki:
I think you maybe over thinking this. I didn't vote in this challenge as I didn't have time, but had I done so, I would likely have given it a 5. Nothing to do with the subject matter, I think it's a good idea and well composed, but because on my calibrated screen it feels so heavily sharpened that it is not pleasing to look at, for me, at least.

Her Stolen Steps
by CNovack

Comment by Yoda:
viewing this now after the challenge and not comparing it to any other shoe pics i realize that i should have voted it higher. i guess that means voter fatigue was a big factor, there were just so many shots of shoes on the ground that this one didnt stand out at time of voting.
i do think that the ground is too busy. i JUST noticed what looks like a star of david necklace coming out of the shoe, i had to look at the pic a couple times over the last couple minutes before i saw it. i think the clutter in the ground caused me to miss this the first time around and its a detail that really brings the pic together for me now.
during voting i understood the emotion you were going for but i dont think it quite hit home with me, reading through your list of reasons i think #3 would best describe why.
to sum up: #1, 2 and 3.

The Daisy's Declaration <3 ( Loves Me ... Loves Me Not )
by CNovack

Comment by Tom:
Great colors! Extra points for taking the time to set this up

P L U M E
by CNovack

Comment by bohemka:
Great perspective. Border works to fill the frame, so I get it. Nice colors and depth. Good stuff.

P L U M E
by CNovack

Comment by Ammie:
Oee great one. Lovely colours and sharpness. Love this

Her Stolen Steps
by CNovack

Comment by Abra:
I don’t really understand why this scored so low. This was one of my 9 votes (no 10’s from me this challenge). I personally feel some people may vote low on images that create sadness. My own Free Study may be suffering from this as well right now.

Please don’t let the result despair you as there were at least 23 voters who you reached with your hard work and great idea. Thank you for this image.

The Daisy's Declaration <3 ( Loves Me ... Loves Me Not )
by CNovack

Comment by jbirkman:
Nice composition. Overall looks a bit soft on to me.

P L U M E
by CNovack

Comment by MeMex2:
Great detail and color!