HAPPY NEW YEAR:) Get ready to do taxes:(
by jimmyn4

Comment:
You had to remind me!
The "Simplified" 1040:
1) How much did you make last year? _____
2) Send it in.

Midnight in Front of the Tube - Happy New Year!
by spiderman

Comment:
Given the mood of this I wonder how it looks in grayscale...

Such a thing as overstudying
by kate12303

Comment:
Some people will say titles shouldn't "save" a photo, but a title "clarifying the blurriness" might have helped here, as there's a consistent prejudice here against soft- or out-of-focus pictures unless obviously and appropriately blurred.

Multi-Talented: A College Student's Self Portrait
by RiderGal

Comment:
I think you conveyed the impossibility of adequately juggling study, social life, and bodily survival. I gave this a 7 the first time around.

I'm bothered most by the glare on the forehead, partly for the loss of detail, but more because I think it's a little inconsistent with the theme you're propounding. If the subject is falling asleep while studying, I expect a dim, late-night type of look. I suppose it could be early morning before the big exam, but it seems too bright for that.

Either the late-night or morning look could be partly compensated for and emphasized by putting into duotone mode instead of the current grayscale mode.

If you're not familiar with duotones, I'd be happy to post a couple of tests with your image -- send me an email.

Window to the Soul
by ambaker

Comment:
Good time to use soft-focus or blur effect.

Digital Image
by autool

Comment:
Nice Special effects (I hope...)

Hand Picked
by Jacko

Comment:
Clever concept, good execution. I'll have to remember about using an opaque fluid in the vase if planning to drop out the background.

Would You Go Diving With Me?
by nds

Comment:
I'm not sure I agree with the high-key aspect (not seeing the original), but having chosen it, it's very well-done.

Dream Job
by magnetic9999

Comment:
Maybe not eveyone's dream, but an excellent composition. Lighting and cropping convey a lot of information by implication (by what's not visible).

Retired But Still Swingin'
by autool

Comment:
Why ARE there so few left-handed golfers? I think the slightest bit less glare on the ball would help, but good job keeping the writing and the logo on the club very clear.