When the Spell backfires...
by Lydia

Comment:
Clever idea. And one seriously ugly toad. Nice job.

ooze
by Phil

Comment:
The positioning and reflection are excellent. It didn't hit me right away that the reflection eye is staring right at me. Increased creepy factor for being so understated. Really well done.

Alien Abduction
by jimbone

Comment:
Definitely the creepiest and most "out there" shot in this challenge.
composition, layout, rule of thirds, all done just right. Nice job.

True Horror
by Ken

Comment:
This has a very uncomfortable, true to life, creep factor. Using a child's hand (evidenced by the horsey pajama sleeve) adds to the discomfort. This is the nightmare my mother scared us with all through my childhood.
That said, since this is a Halloween shot, I can cope. Looking back and reflecting, I am raising my initial score.
Assuming that's not real blood, I'd like to know what you used - it sure looks real. I would have chosen a better looking apple if possible, and maybe a red one, to go with the blood.
Still all in all, well done.

09-09-09 Celebration
by Lydia

Comment:
Great shot. This would make an excellent poster for the celebration of, well....9.

Good job.

Fore...
by Lutchenko

Comment:
Although I assume this is a set-up shot, I really like it. I wish you had lit the ball a little more, as it is an integral part of the action. The black background really works for me. Nice job.

nine or six
by jencruz

Comment:
Interesting imagery and nice macro. I like the way you have this lit, except for the little bit of bright spot in the lower right, under the joker card. Also, I get the (assumed) intentional play on jokers surrounding the nine - or six. Clever.

Red Arrows
by joekent

Comment:
Great flying symmetry on their part, and great capture on your part. With basic editing, this can't be selective desat (can it?). So was the sky really this gray? Looking forward to your notes.

Impostor
by bubeltrubel

Comment:
Took me a second to get it -which makes this a better shot IMO. Really well done, especially for basic editing.

Freeze Frame
by pamelasue

Comment:
Very well shot. This would do well as a product ad shot (IMHO). And yes, I caught the time at 9:00 and 9 seconds on the 9th. I only wonder why you didn't shoot the moon and wait nine more minutes...