'Pencil Neck' Vest .......The New Fall Fashion Must Have
by njsabs

Comment:
I can tell that you put a lot of energy into this one; and it paid off. Really nice. Maybe the vest could have been black so as not to show through between the pencils...but it's still one of my faves in this challenge. Super shot!

Look Ma, It grows!
by kelvinyam

Comment:
Creative and well done.

So Hungry
by Manelin

Comment:
Good setup and visually appealing. Nice colors and I like the way you wrapped the noodles. I do wonder how this would work if the subject were placed on the lower 1/3 intersection and maybe a little sharper focus. I give it a 7.

Over-sharpening can create...
by sekarmalathy

Comment:
Nice.

Pumping Lead
by Tammer

Comment:
One of the best in this challenge. Humorous and well composed. Good job!

Let me tell you why I'm here, Mr Spade
by rinac

Comment:
This is my favorite. Perfect composition. Nice, dramatic lighting. If one weren't looking for a pencil, it would absolutely pass as a cigarette. Nice work!

Fret
by kevrobertson

Comment:
I can't believe you didn't get ANY comments! Shame on us.

I didn't vote on this challenge, but I'd probably have given it a 5 or 6.

The rich tones and sharpness are nice, but I find myself longing for more to look at. Does that make sense? The extremely shallow DOF leads the eye to a spot, but there isn't a whole lot to see there. Where's jutildawhen you need her? She always says these things so much better.

I also think the composition might be more interesting if it were somehow less symmetrical and straight-on. I'm sure you wanted to break away from the same-old rule of thirds thing, but in this case I feel it might have helped.

Overall, a fine image and surely deserving of some comments.

Hobbes & his 'newspaper hat'
by Maverick

Comment:
Stunning and hilarious shot of a gorgeous kitty!

Clementine2
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
Super shot! Great focus, DOF, colors and composition. Lovely snake.

Louis-74177.jpg
by Monique64

Comment:
Awesome shot! He really makes me smile. Nice tones and contrast. I can't decide whether or not I think the eyes should be in focus. I think I like it better this way because it emphasizes his expression.