'Stypens' - For Stylish Writers
by DianaB

Comment:
Was 'tickled pink' (that means I'm pleased) to get within the top 50. The pens were laid on writing paper with a 'grainy' surface, which may help to explain some of the graininess of the photo? I expect my levels of 'unsharp' caused the grainy look on the pens - though I quite liked the effect myself.
Wanted, originally, to post in colour but there was a small red reflection on the fountain pen, which I knew would cost me some points. Desaturation to B&W, I thought, worked well for the challenge. I still have a lot to learn about photography though and being active on this site helps me to look at my photos more objectively. Special thanks for all the comments and suggestions that people take the time and effort to make. Thank you.

Extraordinarily Strong Soap Sud
by DianaB

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The most extraordinary feat, for me, in taking the photo was managing to have one of the bubbles NOT 'pop' when I stuck the scissor end into it. Used up half a bottle of washing up liquid in my effort!
It was fun to do.
Some very nice comments and interesting thoughts expressed. Thank you. My 4th submission and an improvement in my scores. Not worried about scores overall, but very much enjoying the challenges and the inspiration gained by viewing the creativity of other submissions to the site.

Take me home...
by crabappl3

Comment:
Well done! A very atmospheric photo.

Short Straw
by vernon

Comment:

Originally posted by menardmam: Another bad picture taking up space in the server and making me loosing my time voting and writing comment.... sorry ! a1

Menardmam: I believe you don't HAVE to make a comment. Have you considered that the kind of comment you've made here might also be a waste of the reader's time? You never know who's submission you're judging when you judge and this photo could have been a first submission by a young 'wannabe' who ends up crucified by such a comment and who then loses trust in this site as being a helpful tool by which to achieve his/her dream. If you believe that you are a good photographer (I see you also submit to the challenges), then I wonder if you might also want to consider being the type who is prepared to try to share their knowledge and experience with others in a thoughtful and constructive way - when making a comment?

Which Necklace? (A Tangled Choice)
by DianaB

Comment:
Thanks for all who took the time to vote and to those who went to the effort to try and make some helpful comments. I'm still struggling with 'focus' on close-up/macro shots and need to work on that. Still struggling with the settings on the camera aswell, for that matter! Pleased that my scores have improved a little on the previous submissions though. I'll keep practicing and hope to improve.

ReflectiveSuds
by unknowndeath

Comment:
I looked at this again! Then I read the 'photographer's comment'.
Wow, it really is visually superb. There are three lots of suds and the centre one has 'chosen' to be beside one - leaving the other 'unchosen'? I do hope you'll let me know if I'm right?

Untitled
by fallingretina

Comment:
This image showed too dark for me to see anything.

Somewhere in the middle
by BrennanOB

Comment:
Great photo. Really magical way of dealing with the challenge. How did you do it?

Every Morning's Options
by TommyMoe21

Comment:
Love the patchwork effect of this photo.

Sometimes you feel like a nut....
by indianzfan

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Especially when covered in chocolate!