Mothers Guidance
by hutch699

Comment:
The subjects appear to be blurry especially mom (her hands being blurry really bother me but probably not real avoidable). Not sure if you had access to a tripod but that would probably have helped (maybe your exposure too but didn't see what that was).
I like the positioning of the subjects and the little guy peeking out is adorable.
Contrast could maybe use a slight adjustment and depth of field is nice since you can still see the ropes but they aren't an annoying part of the image.
Since the challenge is over maybe some lighting can be done to mom's face to help out her some.
Overall a really cute image that I more than likely would have given a 5-6.

Message edited by author 2006-02-02 13:14:19.

Kudu Lunch
by thomo

Comment:
I would love to see this image large. Too funny! For some reason it kind of reminds me of Walter Matthau. I think the background could use a little bit more blur to keep it from interferring with the subject so much but still good colors and focus. Good luck on the challenge.

Message edited by author 2006-02-07 13:28:08.

Out of nowhere
by LalliSig

Comment:
A truly stunning photograph, sorry it was disqualified as it really had ribbon potential.

Message edited by author 2006-01-25 08:09:00.

In the Deer's Realm
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
this is fabulous! First thought was I wonder what the gothic glow action would do to those leaves...just curious.

Good job.

incandescence
by xtine

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=1

Nice calm image. I like the brightness on the candles, it doesn't work for all images but certainly does here. b/w tones are perfect here too. good luck

Necromancy
by labuds

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=0

very spooky feel to the image. Wonderful lighting and DOF. Perfect use of the red candle. good luck

It's all about saving a flame
by srugolo

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=1

I love the feel of this image. The lighting and color are right on and the hands just add so much more. Good luck

A Soldier's Candlelight After a Firefight
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=1

Very original image. Hits close to home since I'm military also. I would normally say the flame is too bright but it really works here, too bad the rules didn't allow you to clone out that reflection on the right. good luck

The Smile of Advent
by M&M

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

neat effect, I love the gold and black. Not really sure if I like the effect you have here but still a neat image

Candle Incarnation : Can you see the face?
by KHolt

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=0
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

While I like the way fire photographs the softness of this image hurts it. It probably wouldn't be so bad if the front OR back was in focus but neither really are and it is hard to find a subject to focus on. You captured the flames perfect otherwise. Good luck.