Blackjack
by rickhd13

Comment by faidoi:
Beautiful closeup of the cards. Subject is place in a position that gives great interest to the composition. I like how you can see the the texture of the paper itself. Nice and simple. "10"

Blackjack
by rickhd13

Comment by leaf:
yeah, cleverly done... i think the ace adds interest, and also cleverly covers up the colors on the jack. nice job.

Icicle
by rickhd13

Comment by inspzil:
Focus is just a little bit off. Aside from that its very good.

Icicle
by rickhd13

Comment by TooCool:
I can not tell if this shot has shallow DOF or not as I only see two focal planes, one in focus and one not...
tTC

Icicle
by rickhd13

Comment by vtruan:
A bit more contrast would have helped

Icicle
by rickhd13

Comment by peecee:
needs to be sharper on the main subject.

Leather & Lace
by rickhd13

Comment by zeuszen:
While this capture is reasonably accomplished and seductively rendered, as a photo, it is also short on -range-.

Both title and image relay the subject poignantly, yet the polished fringes of leather suggest an article of clothing and fashion rather than a material per se. The unfortunate and likely unintended effect is that someone viewing the image is reminded of catalog images, intended to sell a product.

If the article used here could have been more difficult to date and could be displayed more generically, this image would, IMHO, be an entirely different animal.

With a greater tonal range (both in the white and black areas), the photo would be transporting.

Despite my stated criteria, I consider it among the best in this challenge.

Leather & Lace
by rickhd13

Comment by Shelley:
A good idea that suffers a bit from overexosure and washied out whites in the lace. also I think that more leather would have made it a bit more understandable at first glance. Great idea tho, and meets the challenge well

Leather & Lace
by rickhd13

Comment by inspzil:
This would be way more impressive on someone. As it is it could be a doily on a leather couch. Its just not the same...

Leather & Lace
by rickhd13

Comment by tarique:
Bit too much soft focus for this kind of picture ...