Discovery
by dsray

Comment:
This is bordering on something great. The reflection is just perfect! But the subjects appear to be a little out of focus and the highlights are a little blown out. I'm still not sure where the final score will end up, but shows a lot of potential.

Small Kite, Tall Grass
by lagavulin

Comment:
I like the way the kite is highlighted and framed, but I would like to have seen a little more light on the woman's face.

Canon vs. Nikon !
by mgkarimi

Comment:
Is that an FM2n? I could almost consider a 10 just for showing a real (manual) camera. For the sake of discussion, I think the point where the eye meets the camera should be the point of focus. I would have place that point in the top left interesction of thirds (rule of thirds of golden rule). This would have cropped of hair and maybe ear, but the person to camera to unseen subject might have been stronger. Still a nice shot, so don't take the discussion as negative.

Storm over the Wonder Wheel
by borison

Comment:
I really like this! I think I would have tried a crop toward the top of the blackest part of the cloud. The texture of the clouds behind the wheel is fantastic and there she be more focus there.

Something fishy
by dorinn

Comment:
The backlight creates a nice rim around the subject, but I think you need some more light from the front as well. A simple reflector (white shirt, white poster board, etc) or some fill flash would have helped.

In My Dreams
by wickedpete

Comment:
I want to like this image a lot. The model is beautiful, the setting has potential, and the photographic exposure is pretty good given the challenges of the bright background. I think the one thing that bothers me the most is the subject's eyes. I think this would be better if I could see the eyes and the face was clearly the focus of the composition (rule of thirds, leading line, etc)

Stormy Skies and Sunset Glow
by mocabela

Comment:
I love the lighting on this one, but I think the composition could have been a little more dynamic. The swingset merged with the tree is also a very slight problem. Not critical errors but just something to think about.

A Touch of Monet
by waterlilies

Comment:
Very nice composition with natural looking colors and an intresting reflection!

Every line has a story
by jmritz

Comment:
Bravo! I see so many photographs where the photographer has smooth out those lines and made the subject into something they are not.. usually at the subject's request. Beautiful face, excellent exposure, and wonderful composition. I wouldn't change a thing... you nailed this one. I cannot wait to see the rest of the portfolio from this photographer.

My First Portrait Attempt! (My Son Karson)
by ConcreteDonkey

Comment:
Great first attempt...
A couple of thoughts for possible improvements:
o The background is very light right behind the subject. This highlight area is a little distracting because it draws attention away from the subject.
o It appears that there is light from both sides and a slight shadow down the middle of his face. I'm not sure why, but this seems to keep the facing from drawing the attention it needs. Maybe play with the fill light.