Sweet child of mine
by lentil

Comment:
Soft, delicate and beautiful !
With no doubt it's a 10, what an intimate loving moment !

The Caterpillar - The Cure
by GregoryB

Comment:
Your photo is maybe not perfect and I'm sure that you're smart enough to know the small details you would have changed if possible.
Don't get me wrong, it's a 10 for me , I like the vivid colors and how the caterpillar stands out and as a plus the song brings me back great memories.
So I'm surely not objective but who really is here ?
Good luck !

Beer - The International Language of Men
by cup4tml

Comment:
Well, I maybe prefer "STOP! Its Not My Brand" version because the crop is more centered on the glass but this is a very interesting shot.
I like the idea because beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverage and it's also an indirect way to promote communication.
my vote 9

SUPER Powers
by cup4tml

Comment:
Hi Doug ,

During a challenge people normally vote and sometimes leave comments.
I suppose that some have thought that your photo does not meet the challenge (DNMC) as the description was : "Create a photo in which your main light source is also your main subject. The challenge here is that your main subject should not be the sun.", applying strictly that to your photo they have vote low.

To know why your photo has scored low, the best way is to open a forum thread under challenge results, including a link to the photo or a thumbnail and asking for comments and advices.
It's a big international community, that means many opinions and many taste, but that doesn't mean that the majority is always right, that only shows what people prefer, a good example is the favorite you have. That's really great ! And also the 111 votes from 5 to 10.

My advice : first be positive, second have a look at the entries with better results or winning entries from past challenges, take your time, study them (subject, lighting, editing etc.), third have a look at other photos and comment them, even in loud voice, try to point out what is wrong (cropping, colors, strong noise, oversharpening, etc) and finally return to your photo, imagine that you're not the photographer and comment your entry. It's a way to learn.

I have had a look at your photos, you are good ! The photos are well done, you have the technique (I haven't), you know how to use the light, your photos are clean (= not fuzzy, no distracting elements, sharp focus).
I hope to see soon more of your photos.

Building Blocks
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Nice abstract, vivid colours, like a patchwork with a leitmotiv.
Very original !

A Fleeing Storm
by mpeters

Comment:
Stunning landscape, sharp image with natural colours, excellent composition.
my vote 10

Puffins
by LucyBDA

Comment:
So cute moment ! Just have added it to my favs, it's a charming photo, the birds with their coloured beak are very amusing.

Sandsea
by Agaeris

Comment:
The soft lines suddenly broken, the contrast between smoothness and cutting edges are very appealing, warmer tones would have helped to enhance your photo.

The Old Soul
by SandyP

Comment:
Intense portrait, the kind that asks for more, more information or the story behind the person.

Woosh!!!
by mobster

Comment:
I'm wondering how you achieved this, it's like magic !
The blue liquid works very well.