DSC_1307.jpg
by kenskid

Comment:
Holy moly that's a sharp lens! (Isn't that the leaf of a Venus Flytrap that he's sitting on?!)

I crack me up...
by djkrev

Comment:
Gotta love humor :)

Destination Sandbox
by glad2badad

Comment:
Man you just never know, do you? Ouch/lol!! Sorry for the disappointment but it's a cool photo anyway :o)

Canonous Tulipa
by Ben

Comment:
Sorry Ben but I'm not a fan of this one :o) Too centered, the flower petals lack detail, very shallow dof (f2??)! It looks just as you described it, a last minute idea you snapped off just to enter the challenge. Most of us have done that, and then swear we'll never repeat that mistake! But hey, two folks gave it a ten!

18, 19, 20...
by Ben

Comment:
Overall I like this shot but there are a few things I note that detract from it for me. The vertical bar on the left of the photo really draws my eye away from the subject, especially considering how bright it is. The crop, too, so tall and narrow. I think I understand that you were emphasizing the lankiness of the fellow by doing so, but it makes me hesitate... not sure about it.

I do like the composition, however. Others commented that he is just hanging there but to me it communicates exhaustion and fatigue. The exposure is good but the b/w conversion is a bit bland in my opinion. Overall a nice first entry... it scored much better than my first! :o)

Caffe Latte
by Ben

Comment:
I'm trying to understand the story this picture tells... it seems to suggest to me a tragedy of some sort... heart attack? and the cup was spilled onto the floor? It seems to be a stretch for entry into the INDULGENCE challenge.

Technically, the photo seems a bit soft (that is, not sharply focused) and the color and contrast seem bland, sort of monotoned. I think your score of just over 5 is a good score for this photo.

pelican.jpg
by Penny Lane

Comment:
Great shot! How fortunate to find such a willing model!

After Settlement...
by bgable

Comment:
Congrats on the new home :o) The picture suffers however, primarily from a lack of sharp focus, and also for being smaller than necessary.

Did you say walkies?
by joynim

Comment:
Hi Charlie, I would have probably voted "5" if I had voted. The only technical nit I see is that in my opinion there's a bit too much negative space above the little fellow. Otherwise the photo has only average to slightly below average appeal TO ME because of the subject matter. As far as photos of stuffed animals go, though, you did very well :o) Hope this helps. Ray

Northern Water Snake.jpg
by scrum8

Comment:
Nice study. Especially like the green stuff he's wearing, that makes the shot for me.