Eyes
by JBHale

Comment:
Creepy, but with this close up, it seems like it should be sharper. Basic editing is not easy.

Nature Closing In
by killjoy181

Comment:
Great idea for the challenge theme. This is a 10, IMHO, due to the excellent technical and thematic sync.

Gone South
by annig

Comment:
This is really a great shot. I love the wood texture and the bee (and the colors, and the spider web, and the open door, and the DOF, and the...)

Fire in the Sky
by SJCarter

Comment:
This is really interesting and stark. The colors are almost scary, but it may be a little over the top. How did you get all this with basic editing? Please give some details when the challenge is over because this is a very interesting photo. It looks pointillistic and almost 3D. The effect is very compelling. Not sure, however, how it relates to the "Closing" theme.

Closing In
by colorcarnival

Comment:
I really like this shot. The bee is awesome. The colors are perfect. The composition is spot on. This will finish in the top 5 I bet if you don't get a ribbon. Please tell us how you stalked this beast when the challenge ends.

Close Your Eyes
by xianart

Comment:
Cute. Nice B&W image. Nice lighting. If you could have added a little catch light in the eye (small single LED flashlight maybe?) it would be a killer shot.

As the Creaky Door Closes
by dsterner

Comment:
Interesting shot. Nice colors. Your lighting (sun?) appears to have been so bright you lost your shadow detail, though. Also, this looks a bit too sharpened, IMHO.

Closing forever?
by hajeka

Comment:
This is a nice shot. Not sure about the title, though. Definitely a strong 9.

Summer Closing
by jasonlprice

Comment:
This is an amazing shot. The leaf is perfect. The colors are fantastic. The ripples are mesmerizing and I hope my 10 helps you get a ribbon on this 'cuz it's a winner.
One thing... I would have spotted out the hot pixel and the sensor dust on the right and left sides of the ripple on the right toward the front. Also looks like a little sensor dust on the same ripple near the bend. If it's not sensor dust, it sure looks enough like it that I bet you'd run the DQ gauntlet clean anyway.

Closing Time
by dannylee

Comment:
This is a 10. VERY funny (assuming it was posed) and crisp, clean, great B&W.