Flight
by jemison

Comment:
The bird is either really distracting or an excellent touch. I'm leaning towards the former because the photo is great without it and it draws my eyes away from the wonderful balloons.

Peony
by erniel

Comment:
Looks like the post editing may have muddied this up a bit; the flower petals don't seem as crisply in focus as the leaves (especially to the left of center). I love the hint of the railing and posts in the background.

You Think You Know Me.
by MPRPRO

Comment:
I didn't leave a comment during voting because I couldn't articulate why I gave it a 7. Still can't, really. It's very good without being great; I don't think it's at the level of the Top 10 in this challenge.

This challenge was brutal to those of us who didn't follow its details to the letter. Though the model could stand to be in sharper focus, too shallow a DOF would have hurt this shot ΓΆ€“ I agree with your choice there. I like the crowd in silhouette; the effect really isolates the model as the only identifiable person in the shot ΓΆ€“ she's somehow more vulnerable and stronger this way.

Your 5.685 is a good score for DPC, as you know by now, even though it deserved better. Expect a nude shot to be marked down for content; throw in the DNMC evangelists, and this shot was in trouble, score-wise, from the get-go.

As for the ridiculous disparity in views and votes, I think "masochist" is the wrong word. "Voyeur," maybe. "Pervert," perhaps. "Teenager" is also probably accurate. Take a look at the site's most viewed and you'll see a similar pattern.

This way, please...
by nessnaj

Comment:
I think this is a case where the border actually hurts the photo, especially where it meets the letters "s" and "a". Taking away the lower left quarter of the border might be more interesting (though not allowed in a basic challenge).

Down an English Lane
by Ian-Andrew

Comment:
The sign itself could use more light, but I really like the way you've framed this shot.

Sign Eating Tree
by umbris

Comment:
I'm rooting for the tree. I like how it fades into the blackness up top.

Observe The Flashers
by jrjr

Comment:
The tilt on this is great. Cutting off the feet is a bit distracting. And how would this look black & white, like a police evidence photo?

Grin
by dahkota

Comment:
Needs more light, but this is a great crop of a wonderful face.

Striking
by Chilibean

Comment:
I like the pose and the cut-off crop, but the focus is too soft to really be effective.

Fogstar
by lynnesite

Comment:
If only s/he were looking this way... 8