LOOK DAD I WON A RIBBON!
by SDW

Comment:
What an arrogant title! I like it. Yet I don't think it'll come true. 6.

The Loner
by redmoon

Comment:
A nice idea, but the shadow cast by the first pin distracts. And the others are to far away fot my taste. Nice anyway.

Studious Pupil
by md8speed

Comment:
I think you cropped away too much of the picture on the right and at the bottom. I understand that you could not any more off the top or left, but now the upper left corner feels empty.

Bat Bait
by gloda

Comment:
Thanks for all your comments. This was my very first submission and I'm proud of my place. Although I must admit I hoped for a Top 50...
Your comments are very helpful to me. I know now what to worry about when I'm going to take my next shots.
I knew about those white teeth but I could not change it. The light had to be very close because otherwise the silhouette of the bat (actually a Halloween confetti) would not have come out as well.
About the colors: Many said they didn't like them. I first tried a blue background, but in the end I decided for the biggest possible contrast. The colours were not ment to be soothing, but to cry out loud. ('Murder, murder' ;)

Preemptive Defense
by Dr.Confuser

Comment:
I like the depth of field. I'd perhaps have cropped less off the top, though. Great Shot! 8.

Toadstools
by sailracer_98

Comment:
This is the fifth time I have to look at your picture. I just love the contarst between the color. Too bad that there's an orange-brown area below the mushrooms. Luckily most of it is covered by their shadow. It really appeals to me how the mushrooms try to 'break through' the overwhelming green wood. The contrast is emphasized even more by the difference between the plant's smooth and the wood's rough texture. A great shot. 10.