Paris, Las Vegas
by Pep Ventosa

Comment:
I really like the unusual viewpoint here and the inclusion of the fairylit tree in what would be neg space works well too. This has a weird inverted feel. Very interesting. 7 (//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=129433)

Warmth
by joanns

Comment:
This is a well-taken portrait with lovely soft lighting, a good use of props, wonderful composition. The only thing that doesn't work for me is her expression - I can't tell what mood she's in and hence I don't connect with the portrait on an emotional level. Technically a beautiful portrait though. 7 (//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=129433)

Captivated
by sher

Comment:
This is a sweet portrait and I like the close crop that creates an intimacy between subject and viewer. I'm not a fan of soft focus effect so that doesn't appeal to me. I'm also finding that her focus on the bubble that is so far to her side means it's hard for me to see much detail in her eyes, and I'd like to. I wonder if it would be a stronger impact for me if she were looking at a bubble that were higher up? 6 (//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=129433)

Soft evening light on Loch Arklet
by geewhy

Comment:
Pretty landscape and nice use of light. To me it lacks something in terms of pulling me into it, perhaps needs a focal point. Peaceful though. 7 (//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=129433)

Natural Woman
by heida

Comment:
A nice lowkey image with subtle lighting. I like the way the hair falls onto her face. I like your choice of cropping - taking off the top of her head brings us closer and creates a feeling of intimacy. I also like the non-centred composition. I'm not sure I like the way in which her hair merges into the background. 7 (
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Interlude
by Pedro

Comment:
They say that successful portraits should have direct eye contact. Well, this one doesn't and I think it's still great! It's hard to know whether it would be improved even further by direct eye contact or whether that would change the mood too much. I really like the crispness of the foreground subject against the blurred background. I like the high contrast black and white. I like the strong vertical of his instrument and the way it's echoed by that metal girder to the right. I like the detail of the open instrument case. This image makes me want to be able to hear him and that means it's definitely communicated to me. 10

Early Morning Seascape
by jonpink

Comment:
Beautiful use of slow shutter speed to create a ghost effect with the motion of the water. Great colour and light. Strong composition. The rock in the foreground really helps anchor that. 8

The Hornet
by rhipster

Comment:
Not into bugs but this is a great shot. I like the detail in his... er... face... and the tilted angle really conveys the way these critters can land on any surface. Interesting split-toned background too. DOF seems weird, it looks like there are two planes of focus which is impossible. Have you manually blurred any areas or am I just going mad? 8

A Proud Bird
by mariomel

Comment:
A beautifully presented portrait that really shows this bird off to it's best. The detail in teh eye is wonderful. The rich green background is just the right colour to show off the brown, white and yellows of the bird and the depth of field blurs it out excellently. 8

An eye on the cider press.
by jjbeguin

Comment:
I love the use of shadow to create an interestingly shaped negative space area. It makes the portrait more interesting overall. My only criticism would be that I can't see the detail of his eye, which I would really like to be able to see more clearly. Black and white works well with the subject. 8