Early Morning Torchlight
by Simms

Comment:
I want to steal this idea -- beautifully rendered!

Time of Death
by nards656

Comment:
Don't particularly "like" it but well-done...

Stone Rose
by myqyl

Comment:
I like the subtle look; I think you could even tone back the leaves a bit and keep the effect, but I like it as is..

The Darkness of Depression
by nborton

Comment:
This reminds me of photos a friend of mine has taken/published. I like the way you kept some detail in the quilt (comforter? is that another "layer of meaning" in this photo?) all the way to the left edge. If you're interested, I'll send you a link to his photos...if we allowed dodge/burn functions I'd darken that spot at the base of the big toe...with that change I'd love to see it printed on matte-finish paper.

Tree Silhouette
by xertion

Comment:
I don't think the fallen tree adds to meeting the challenge. From the lighting, I think I'd have moved to the right (if possible) and made the two trunks line up more tightly. I shoot a lot of sunsets and trees myself -- keep shooting as many as you can, they are worth every megabyte!

The Buck Stops Here
by Niten

Comment:
I like the concept and composition but not the wrinkles. If it's not too hard, try this again with a dark, fuzzy background for a smoother and "spookier" look. You could modify THIS image to achieve the look I'm suggesting. If interested, send me an email and I'll send you/post files with examples of suggested modifications.

Hangin' On
by karmat

Comment:
Seems like an obvious idea when someone else thinks of it...well conceived and well executed.

Moon Bird
by lisae

Comment:
To my eye it would be stronger cropping off about 1/3 from the right and bottom, leaving the bird and the top three branches. Proportionally more sky and a bigger (more visible) bird that way.

Out of the Blue
by Jean

Comment:
Great effect.

The Smithfield Street Bridge
by alanfreed

Comment:
Great color effects. I'm not sure if I'd like it better with still water/clearer reflections or this way, but if it were convenient I'd reshoot it myself if possible. I really like everything else about it.