Spining
by nikmatic

Comment:
Returning for comment. Sorry, I've come back to this three times and still can't figure out what it is. Personally, I don't care much for abstracts unless they are super colorful and this shot just doesn't hold my visual interest. When compared to other entries in the challenge, this particular shot is weaker in that whatever you were trying to convey just went over my head.

ROCK ON
by wmewme2000

Comment:
Returning for comment and bumping up. Composition is good - nice job filling the frame. Colors have impact. With regard to visual interest, well, I personally am not getting an artistic message and don't really see this as super-creative. You have met the challenge spot-on with a single source of artificial light. Not sure I'd call this shot out of focus, but it's not particularly sharp either. Maybe a quicker shutter speed would have reduced the haloing/bleeding effect of the light. Overall, it's a decent shot.

The heaven Light
by Structor

Comment:
Returning for comment and bumping up. Composition is good, horizon line is properly placed and straight. Foreground elements add to visual interest; however, shadow detail has been lost. Nice colors in a good dramatic sky. As far as meeting the challenge, I believe it was supposed to include a single source of artificial light so in that regard I don't believe this particular shot meets the challenge as well as some of the other entries. Overall, this is a good shot.

paradigm
by mferg265

Comment:
This was a risk. The lighting is brightest on the chest, which makes the nudity seems gratuitous rather than an artistic shot of someone who also happens to be nude. The lack of focus is a technical deficiency that cannot be overcome. The large shadow is very distracting and doesn't add much when considering visual interest. It's good that you tried something different, but overall this shot has too many technical issues to be a winner.

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by nomad469

Comment:
With regard to composition - works well. With regard to exposure - sucessful in stopping the motion of the person while still showing the movement of the fabric. With regard to color space - seems a bit flat. With regard to visual interest - excellent. Overall impact is short of "wow" but long on creativity and ingenuity. I think this is due to the shadows on the belly - probably unavoidable I know, but it's just my opinion. I think I'd like to see a smile or different expression on the model. What I see is concentration rather than something more inviting. Hope this helps...

A Shot in the Dark
by soup

Comment:
Nicely done - I love the drops dribbling off the chin! This is one instance where the title really nails it. Good job!

Peace Lily
by shutterbud

Comment:
Returning for comment and bumping up 2 points. Lots of visual interest, clearly meets challenge, composition is good... Nice work! Good luck in the challenge.

Bud
by fiverivers

Comment:
Returning for comment and bumping up 2 points. Composition is excellent, lots of visual interest here. Focus is tack-sharp, lighting is excellent. I don't have enough praise. (10)

with love....
by Lenny_D

Comment:
Returning for comment and bumping up. This is really quite lovely - composition is good, lighting is excellent, clearly meets challenge, technically well done. Good luck in the challenge.

Tate blu
by rabinam

Comment:
Nice use of lines, excellent composition. I believe the challenge was to use a single source of artificial light. Nevertheless, it's a great shot!