Bug-eyed shadow on the floor
by raish

Comment:
I'm sorry I couldn't rate this very high. Overall the shadow idea might have worked, but I think it would need to be more obvious as what it is supposed to be. Is the ball a part of the image? the bug-eye perhaps? Just not clear enough for me. My greatest concern though is how the floor is out of focus, and yet kind of busy (lines, wood grain, knots). Maybe next time try a shadow shot on a plain background, so the contrast between light and dark draws your eye first.

Spoochelangelo
by Budya

Comment:
Very creative and well done. Although I might have imagined this being the "Ansel Adams-Family" given the pose...

Of course if you are very young, or not American, you're wondering what I'm talking about.

Awakening
by Magnumphotography

Comment:
Great spook factor. B/W was the right way to go.

Along came a Spider
by essay

Comment:
Just gotta love a homeowner this dedicated to a holiday.

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.