Moisture
by magnetic9999

Comment by wewillexplore:
I like the toning of this shot - and the details are extremely crisp. The water seems naturally there, which is a bonus. The composition is nice to me - with two or three exceptions where it's just a black spot...

Moisture
by magnetic9999

Comment by kiwiness:
Excellent duotone, those waterdrops give this photo just so much charachter, choice - 10.

Moisture
by magnetic9999

Comment by dsidwell:
Boy do these hostas change when put in duotone. It looks like you used a red filter, too, or possibly manipulated the red channel to get those dark tones in the leaves. I love this composition and the focus is magnificent!

Face Off
by magnetic9999

Comment by dsidwell:
Simple idea that works. The light is a bit harsh and unfriendly. Good composition.

Face Off
by magnetic9999

Comment by marco:
When I saw the title, I thought: 'Great! He or she switched the caps of the markers to make an allusion on the movie' ... and then I looked at the picture and I was a bit disappointed that I didn't find any reference of that idea. But.. it's a photography contest, and not a 'creative titling' contest, so I won't hold it against you, when scoring.
Technically speaking, I've got two remarks:
- the pens are not placed completely symmetrical. (Otherwise, if this was your intention, the difference between the two is not prominent enough.) It gives a kind of 'sloppy' impression.
- the background color doesn't match with the colors of the pens.

You've got good detail and sharpness, and the challenge is met very well (although not very creatively imho)

I hope that I not offended you with these comments. I honestly think you could do better than this. Regards, Marco.

Face Off
by magnetic9999

Comment by clues56:
Good and simple, but the writing on the pens distracts a little. Very good color and sharpness

Face Off
by magnetic9999

Comment by qachyk:
This would have worked better for me if staged with, say, multiple Sharpies of each colour, or perhaps against a backdrop of coloured-in squares on a whiteboard, or something along those lines. As it is, it sort of feels like you picked the first couple contrasting coloured objects you had handy, stuck them next to each other, and gave up.

Face Off
by magnetic9999

Comment by shadow:
seems that flash was used for this shot. it shouldn't have been used. try using external light source.

Face Off
by magnetic9999

Comment by karmat:
The tight crop helps to "build tension" I think a different color of background would have been more effective.

Face Off
by magnetic9999

Comment by marbo:
Good focus and meets the challenge but dull subject.