Cracked Bubbles
by Willa

Comment:
very interesting. I first rated this a 6 in my first run through. Now, as I take a closer look - there is much more technique here. I like the lighting/direction. I like the exposure - different, but good. This is a well executed photo - with thought and effort put into it. Great work 8
Ruthann

Grandma's lamp, 1918
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
This is not working. I'm going to be frank and to the point. It's pretty dull - the lighting definately needs work. The straight-on shot needs to be changed - try a different angle. Personally, I would take one aspect of the lamp - say the woman or the handles, and try to emphasize it. I'm not sure that a black background is ideal for this. I am in no way trying to offend - the best thing is to keep working at it - and take comments with a grain of salt - face value. 3
Ruthann

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment:
Cute picture. and I like the old stuffed dolls that we hang on to. I'm being frank in my comments - not to offend. I think there are a few things that I would do to make this more effective. 1-different placement (not right in the middle) 2. a different angle 3-Lighting - the lighting , for me, is what is really throwing this off a little. The idea and subject are great. some of the photographic details need a little alterations. This is only my opinion. Still great work 6
Ruthann

Violin
by cq107

Comment:
I think this is a very nice photo. I love the fact that you can see the texture/grain of the wood. Very nice composition and angle. Perhaps just a touch too much contrast/sharpening (could very well be me, though). Great work!!! 9
Ruthann

Pier Chain
by Kaz

Comment:
Excellent. I like the DOF in this. Great texture (although 2 challenges ago). The coloring/lighting is also very effective - as well as the composition. 9
Ruthann

passenger
by Cheetah

Comment:
Great shot. OK, I have to ask - did you tilt the camera or is the train tilted? I like that effect. Wonder if you could crop it just a little more to leave just a little of the doorway sides visible, but may not have same effect or image size.
This image is thought provoking. What went on there?...Who was there? I get the sense that maybe some event occured. Has a sense of mystic. Good work. 8
Ruthann

Things of Grandma Brown, 1876 - 1966
by jimsapp

Comment:
Nice photo and idea. I'm being very frank in my comments - not to offend. I think there are several things that would make this more effective. A different angle and more importantly, a tighter crop. If it's going to be right in the middle, then crop it to take out the space. If you leave the space, then use the rule of 3rds. I think that the white balance is off - the white is very grey. This is my opinion - not to offend 5
Ruthann

Generations Past
by vonnie1956

Comment:
This is a decent photo. I'm being very frank in my comments - not to offend. This isn't doing much for me. It seems too constructed. There isn't one thing that really stands out, or focuses in on. I think that maybe a different DOF with a slightly different arrangement may be more effective. Although, I do like the golden touch of the yellow key and tassle - but I almost missed the fact that it is golden. All in all nice photo - 7
Ruthann

78 rpm
by floyd

Comment:
GREAT! Great lighting, focus, and mostly the cropping! I love the way the photo displays the different textures of the album. Great work. Is this in b/w or color...if this is the color version,,,then this is truly a great photo!! (Even if in b/w, it's still good) 9
Ruthann

Back to Basics
by dequinix

Comment:
Congrats!! This was my top choice. Very emotional and straight to the point. Excellent photography. A job very well done!!!
Ruthann