Match the time
by rennie

Comment:
I like the feel of this. Nicely composed and well balanced. You handled the extreme lighting quite well and it adds to the image in a positive manner. Too bad about the namebrand showing on one of them as this would make a decent stock shot (guess you could clone the logo out). Good luck to you in the challenge.

Playing With Fire
by EBJones

Comment:
This has potential. Certainly 'Playing With Fire' here...if that pile of matches underneath gets sparked!!! Yikes! There are a couple of technical glitches holding this image back. First, it's blurry like there was some movement of the camera. Second, the flame is overexposed and blown out (fire is tricky to expose correctly for sure). Overall, I like the concept. Good luck in the challenge.

Austin weather finally matches the calendar
by eris_star

Comment:
This is a fun photo to look at. The ice seems like it could be a little more sharply focused. Biggest drawback for me on this entry is that without the title I don't see how the viewer can get any connection to the challenge. JMO of course. :D Good luck in the challenge.

Delicious Match: Strawberries and Chocolate
by megaera

Comment:
I agree that this is a delicious match, but I wish the chocolate was in focus. Much impact is lost to the viewer because of this. I like how you caught the drip just before it falls. Good luck in the challenge.

Nature's Match
by cheegirl

Comment:
Potential here...the background is quite distracting. Some warm early/late day natural light with these placed on a leaf strewn ground (or even dirt) would really make them stand out. JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

Watching the Match
by MichaelC

Comment:
Most unusual. Have no idea what it is, but interesting nonetheless. Good luck in the challenge.

Boxing Match
by M_West

Comment:
This would have made a great "Environmental Portrait" or "Self Portrait". I understand where you're going with this. Feels like it should be titled "Boxer" as "Boxing Match" implies a pair of boxers. Just an observation. I really like the photo. Lighting is very nice. Great focus and details. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Golf Match
by hkharma

Comment:
Nice use of a foreground object that works with the rest of the image. Well done.

m a t c h - d a n c e
by TonyT

Comment:
Somebody has WAY too much time on their hands! :D Cute, clever, creative, borderline compulsive... BTW, it's legal now to remove sensor dust spots in the basic editing ruleset. Good luck in the challenge.

Abstract match
by Claya

Comment:
The processing is bit too much over the top for my taste. Sorry. Good luck in the challenge.