Summer at the Farm
by L1

Comment:
This is damn near flawless, I'm shocked that it received 11 votes under 5! Congrats Laurie, this is indeed one of my favorites :)

Gathering
by pitsaman

Comment:
Looks like a painting. Whatever you did to it, me likes the effect!

One suggestion though, the bird at the top seems a bit out of place. I'd select him and bring him down a tad closer to his buddies. Experiment and find the best placement for him. You could even try mirroring him and placing him somewhere lower to the left to balance the composition.

Onyx SP
by Havok

Comment:
Interesting composition but the contrast is a bit harsh as the bottom half of the gameboy almost disappears into the shadow. Not sure I would've cropped that much off the sides as well (specifically the left), especially if this were for an advertisement.

super mutant.jpg
by theodor38

Comment:
Bet he has a hard time shopping for tshirts! Nice work.

WE cAn MovE mOUntAIns
by ursula

Comment:
I just happened to be browsing my comments that others found helpful and couldn't help but notice this one again. Was this photo/entry really your work? The title and photo seem so out of place in your portfolio, especially for someone who has earned 5 ribbons! The quality of your other photos are phenomenal but this appears as if it were taken by your son or daughter.

Drink or Drive
by wkoffel

Comment:
Great shot but the picture seems somewhat static. I'd liked to have seen the glass being shot in mid-tilt as it was spilling or at least see an alcohol puddle on the table. A coaster or rings of water beneath the glass would've also added realism if not being a distraction by adding too many elements to the photo. Furthermore, a tad too many keys me thinks. Perhaps 3 would've gotten the idea of a keychain across.

Other than that, nice lighting and great focus. Perhaps I would've cropped a slice off the right side as well as the composition does feel heavy on the left.

Taxi Fair Hike Benefits More Than Just Taxi Drivers
by dimitrii

Comment:
Nice panning effect. A little less noise would've been easier on the eyes and I don't remember the last time i saw an image that grainy in newsprint. Good effort though.

. . . Ladybug
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Nice composition, you really got in there up close and personal. Would've liked a tad sharper focus on the ladybug, seems that thing it's sitting on stole the focus.

"Pink Daisy"
by sfarrell23

Comment:
I suppose the pink was desaturated to the grayish white? That stray yellow dot at 1 o'clock adds a little chaos to the image, some may like it, some may not. Personally, I think it adds some interest to the picture. Other than that, the background may be dull, but it helps contrast the flower petals nicely.

Summer at the Farm
by L1

Comment:
Nice sharp focus and strong contrast! That juicy watermelon sure looks good right about now :)