A Bridge with a View
by mocabela

Comment:

Originally posted by kpriest: You left the coast??? ;-)

Yes... no more ribbons for me ;)

serenity
by Duliden

Comment:
I like the overall effect here, but the subject doesn't look very serene - she looks either deep in thought, uncomfortable, or a tad grouchy. The setting, though, is just beautiful, and the girl is lovely. Lighting is nice, and the contrast seems to be right where it belongs; overall, the scene has a feeling of serenity even if that's not what I'm getting from the subject's expression.

gypsy wind
by Seanachai

Comment:
This is a very fun, colourful photo! I would have liked to see a slightly deeper DOF - the out of focus jewelry that is a bit further back makes the whole thing feel slightly blurry, even though it's not. I think it's that they're not soft enough to be totally out of focus, and therefore draw the eye. Speaking of eyes, it would be great if hers stood out a little more, too - maybe burning the darker parts a tad and dodging the highlights - that would give her a bit more mystique. Regardless, I really like this picture - it's unique and colourful, and the general composition is pleasing to the eye. The smoky looking backround compliments the subject, too. Nice job - some minor editing on the eyes would really make this fantastic.

Innocence
by conglett

Comment:
This is gorgeous - wow. The softness is exquisite, while the clarity of the child is flawless; no oversharpening or overprocessing here. The tones are absolutely gorgeous, and the composition is excellent. This is beautiful work.

Chillin'
by Jasper

Comment:
This is different. Nice work with the colours - they all tie together to make for a photo that's fun to look at. Clarity is excellent, and the focus is right on. Interesting composition; it feels very balanced, and I like the overall effect.

Portrait
by PerezDesignGroup

Comment:
Marvelous textures and clarity; I like your choice of a close crop, and the background is neutral enough to work. The tonal range here is wonderful, with neither blown hightlights or overly deep shadows; lovely job - the focus is excellent too. I like the faint toning as well. Excellent job.

Girls
by datcat

Comment:
Awww... such an adorable little girl. I love the softness of this, and the brightness; I like that pink and white make up the majority of the photo, aside from the subjects' faces. There are only two distractions that I see - the blue bit in the upper right, and the slight movement of the lipstick-holding hand. I would love to see this with that blue part desaturated and lightened a bit. Regardless though, this is a very cute capture that is well framed - I like the closeness in this case. Lovely photograph.

Boldly going...
by bucket

Comment:
This is just precious! You've done the black and white perfectly here - the way the foreground, subject, and background contrast is excellent; the child really stands out against the grass(?). Texture on the wood is fantastic, and the framing for this works, though I would like to see just a little more space above the child's head. Regardless, this is a great shot!

Child Support
by casualguy

Comment:
This is a very interesting photo - this would've been great for the Off-Screen Expectation (or whatever that challenge was called) awhile back. I really like the composition; the photo feels nicely balanced, and the colours seem to be right on. Clarity is excellent, and the title ties in nicely with the angle used. Focus is great here, too - nice work.

Penalty! Tackling the man off the ball
by BigChris

Comment:
Wow - awesome shot. The colours here are so vivid, and the composition works very well. You've done a fantastic job freezing action here, and I absolutely adore those colours. Excellent work.