"It's wood polish dad! I saw them using it!"
by CEJ

Comment:
Sorry, but I'm missing the point of the title. Is this some subliminal message? You've done a nice job of lighting the main subjects. They are well focused and stand out well against the black background. The tub in the middle...??? Seems out of place. Looks like a rubbermaid or tupperware container with a urine sample in it. Hmmm...oh well. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Hey!... Im the REEEAAAL Woody! Pick me.....Guys?....Guys? Cummon Guys!
by carlo

Comment:
Love Toy Story (both of them). As clever as your title is and having a technically sound image - you're running into trouble with the DNMC crowd I'm afraid. The challenge specifically pointed out 'Woody' the wooden stick man in the details.

BTW - you should have left the label around back IMO (and straightened out his collar). ;^)

Weathered edited
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment:
The coloring looks natural. I get the impression you did some masking on this from your comments? I think it's quite good. Of course I didn't stare at the plant too hard. :)

What Lays Beyond?
by Konador

Comment:
I'm going to have to look, but don't you have another shot or two similar to this? Not that it matters in regards to this photo, just curious.

I really like the subdued tones in this. I say subdued because there isn't much near the true white range and limited highlights. Wonderful job of capturing the natural light in this scene. The title matches up perfectly with the general feel of what this image is saying - what IS around the corner. The people walking in that direction get you started, the multiple lines all steer the viewer that way as well, and of course that building jutting into the alley/street blocking your view all add to the impact.

Very nice photo, as usual from you. :) Take care.

camel
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
Aha! Outside and away from the glass. Quite evident in the quality of the details. Cute and funny expression captured here. The details of the fur/hair on the near (shaded) side are very good. Minor shame about the blowout top of the nose and lower lip. Shooting in RAW, could adjust some? Aw heck, I don't even know what camera you used for these... :(

This one jumped out at me from the thumbnails...had to take a peek. The snake one I commented on was the same way. :)

Smile and keep having fun!

jaguar
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
I love this expression captured in the jaguars face. After reading your story behind the photo it makes sense. :) Amazing animal, and gorgeous to look at. Again, a little noisy, but hey - I'd be happy with it overall. You don't list any details on camera settings (lens, aperture, ISO, shutter speed) - would be interesting to see these when commenting. Just a thought.

Take care!

Viper
by ArpeggioAngel

Comment:
Yikes. This one gives me the heebee-jeebies! JK. Very nice closeup shot that does a nice job of showing the scales/textures of this snake.

Might be a smidgen noisy but I'd imagine you were at a higher ISO considering zoo lighting conditions.

Well done!

rivervalleys.jpg
by ltlmschrisss

Comment:
This is my favorite of the group so far. I like seeing moving water that isn't all blurred to white sometimes. The river leads the viewer nicely here - makes me want to know what's around the bend! :) Nice variation of tones/colors in this. Well seen and captured.

Smile and keep having fun!

ducks.jpg
by ltlmschrisss

Comment:
Lovely colors. I really like the gold tones. Good eye to see this develop. Only complaint from me is the duck could be sharper.

You're giving me the urge to go out, grab the camera, and take a hike! :-)

valleysize.jpg
by ltlmschrisss

Comment:
I was getting ready to comment on this and then noticed the feedback that nova left on this. I rarely do this, but, ditto what he said (except for the fall is in the air part - felt like winter THIS morning!). :)

Take care.