Lying in the Sun
by oggi

Comment:
Seems like a touch of overexposure has lost detail in the fur. The expression, and shadow on the dog's head are great, as is the clean background created by the shadow.

Layers
by Fotowereld

Comment:
Seems awkward to chop off part of the primary subject ( the foot ).

Shenandoah River Bridge
by nova

Comment:
I think the persepctive would be improved if the upper (darker) part of the bridge flowed without interruption. Other possible improvements: use 1 stop less exposure and some sharpening. Not totally sure about the exposure as you might loose some under-bridge detail, but I don't think that would hurt the overall image, and may have the effect of pronouncing the lighter stone details more strongly.

Estography
by Arnarp

Comment:
Cool still life, but it's lacking a point of interest for me. Perhaps sparkling water in the glass, or something like that? Technically this is well executed, but I just can't find something to grab my attention.

Gray at the Roots
by Adam520

Comment:
Overexposure and lack of sharpness hurts the presentation of this otherwise interesting subject. A grad filter on the top of the frame would help tremendously, I think you needed to try to capture this at a time of day that gave better shdows on the intricate decaying roots. The perspective works well for the composition, but I think keeping this image in color would create a better contrast between the dead tree and the living backdrop. Obviously, it wouldn't meet the challenge then, but its something to think about.

Grey times
by smr78

Comment:
Creative use of perspective makes this image stand out from being "just another building". Great exposure as well. Not too bright, not too dull. I think use of b/w works very well in thie image by drawing attention to the brickwork and the silhouette of th bare-branched tree.

Clouds in the Water
by Cantique

Comment:
Nice use of foreground to lead the eye througout the image. The clean texture of the pebbles is visually attractive, and the cloud reflections lend interest to the otherwise calm water. I like the rigid symmetry of the background posts; They create a nice contrast with the softness of the rest of frame's natural elements. Nicely composed.

The Winter Tree
by RatedR

Comment:
You did a good job not overexposing too large an area in creating this silhouette. the problem I see is that there is no clear focus, or path of discovery. The "dangling" branches in the upper left ript the eyes away from the larger branch structure. I would suggest trying some alternate croppings which perhaps draw attention to the leaves, or the symmetry of the "Y" section of the main branch near the Sun. Think about what made you want to take this picture, and then reduce it to its most direct presentation.

Sandblaster
by secondglantz

Comment:
What a great action shot - this could easily be Tiger Woods on the cover of S.I.. I'd have bee nervous putting myself and my glass in front of a pitching wedge, but more power to you!

Bedtime Candid
by cbeller

Comment:
Great expression and lighting. the soft quality of this shot works very well. I'm not sure if I would choose b/w for this image under normal circumstances, but it's a great picture none the less.