Beauty of the Keys
by eyeduphotos

Comment:
A solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. This image would have worked as a black and white as well. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. A top ten image and a very strong contender for a ribbon. Well done.

The Scent of Spring
by luvmyaussie

Comment:
A solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. This image would have worked as a black and white as well. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. A top ten image and a very strong contender for a ribbon. Well done.

Porcelain girl
by mitalapo

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.

Sand
by lovethelight

Comment:
A solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way presented in a very good conversion format. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.

Spring in Salt Lake
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
A solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.

Blue
by kingskingdom

Comment:
A solid image that is properly framed and composed with appropriately detailed subject matter - a couple of minor technical issues like the reflections in the eyes and the soft fade on the right do not impact the image in a major way - a technical success with minor flaws. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal other than the "baby factor". A good entry into the challenge.

Spring is in the Air
by JuliBoc

Comment:
A solid image that is properly framed and composed but suffers from a soft focus- a technical success with a minor flaw. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal.A good entry into the challenge.

The Staredown
by jeger

Comment:
The narrow center focus technique used in this image is becoming more common in these challenges, but in this case, is effective used. Rich detail, effectively controlled lighting, the visual impact is strong. A solid entry into the challenge, it should be a top ten image and possibly a ribbon contender. Well done.

...but we persist
by nixter

Comment:
A solid image in concept that could have used a wider angle lens and a little longer focus. From an artistic standpoint, it is an interesting image but of less than universal appeal. A competant grayscale conversion. A good entry into the challenge.

Goblin Eye
by rseeley

Comment:
A good image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed with some minor technical issues like the over done bloom which affects the image by forcing a lens flare - they sometimes work and sometimes they don't. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal due to it's overly dark nature. A good entry into the challenge.