Red vs Blue
by marvin

Comment:
A tough translation to the challenge, but given the doubt. A good concept, well executed with DOF and crop - Noise levels in this image are really distracting and a pass with neat image would have raised the bar so to speak at least a point or two.

( 5 )

40 years and counting
by sfmorris

Comment:
The use of the gender flags really took away from the impact of this otherwise great image. I loved the concept, expression and lighting. A narrower crop and no flags would have resulted in a 7 at least.

( 5 )

Crossdressing
by jrdawson

Comment:
Concept: Does not translate well without title.
Image Quality: Excellent. Nice finesse. Lighting is flat over majority of image and really hurts the overall. Could have used a slight rotation.

( 5 )

Project "X"
by Mal37

Comment:
Concept: Confusing translation to challenge subject. Unique but not superbly executed...too much negative space, scene appears contrived/posed.
Lighting: Excellent use of elements here. Nice color cast usage.
Subjects feel 'cut off' with the crop. A subtle backlighting would have gone a long way in this image, helping the subject's to not fall off into the shadow/background.

( 5 )

Combatting Cosmetics
by sarrobi

Comment:
Choice of greenish men on greenish chess board hurts this image directly. Black and white spaces would have created a much needed contrast element.
Great concept and well setup. Great focus, crop etc. Comes off as flat due to coloration conflicts.

( 5 )

Quit Gettin' Into My Toolbox, Woman!
by freakin_hilarious

Comment:
Concept: Decent - Does not translate well without title.
Lighting: OK, Subject almost lost in shadows on left side.
Image/concept is not finessed to point where it can compete with others in the challenge but it is good quality photography.

( 5 )

Hard Work Interrupted By Play
by navyasw02

Comment:
Great Concept. Great Execution. DOF well used. Props well used.
Lighting Quality unfortunately flat and really hurts this image a lot.

( 5 )

aaaarrgg.....not again!!!
by AirricK

Comment:
While a unique concept, the image itself appears oversharpened to the point that the colorations are distorted. This would have done much much better in black/white. The hair appears oof because of the finishing.

( 4 )

War Of Words
by TiN

Comment:
Concept: Unique - Execution: Excellent. Nice clean image.
Lighting: Poor, flat. The subtle desaturation in this image has taken something away from the punch it could have had.
Image Quality: Excellent
Should have been an 8-9

( 6 )

Does SIZE matter?
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Concept: Does not translate well without title.
Execution: Snapshot.
Lighting: Great. Quality: Nice use of focus and DOF.

( 4 )