Starship 200o
by riversong

Comment:
I am guessing that I am not the first voter to struggle to find the relation of this image to the Nine challenge. I don't even know what else to comment. 1.

Lemon-Rose '9'... !?
by acg83

Comment:
The selective focus works well in your image, but the 9 is very difficult to see right away. I like the muted tones you captured, but the narrow, rectangle crop gives this one an awkward appearance. In addition, it is cropped too much in from the right hand side, nearly touching the lemon. A neat still life, but this one is a definite challenge shoehorn. Even still, with a better crop I wouldn't have hesitated to give it a strong score. As it is, I score it a 4.

One Of These Is Not Like The Others
by vlado

Comment:
Selective desaturation can be a very useful tool when executed effectively. Here, the red of the matchbox seems distorted and out of place. I to like the idea, but, in my opinion, all nine matchsticks should also be in crisp focus. With the challenge subject being nine, I'd like to see the nine clearly distinguished in the image. Here, one item is distinguished, but even that one has some detraction with the red in the matchbox. Definitely some potential here, but this one needs much better execution to grow your score. 3.

Another Saturday Night
by citymars

Comment:
I really like the colors you captured here. I would, however, like to see this one with a different composition. Don't get me wrong, I do like this composition, but I think the 9 is too tight in the corner and that the focal plane should be switched for this particular capture. I'd just like to see the 9 more prominent in relation to the size of the frame. Still, I think that this is one of the better images I have seen in this challenge thus far. From me, a 7.

Forever Different
by BeefnCheez

Comment:
An interesting concept with an even more interesting story I am sure. The crop feels too tight, especially on the left side with the hand touching the frame. The white balance also seems too warm for the capture leaving the skin tones overly orange. i think that this idea had some potential, but as it is presented, it just has the appearance of a snapshot. As it is shot, I give it a 4.

Can you find the natural nine?
by Jdroullard

Comment:
I do see the natural nine, but it is really lost in the busy frame with many other elements competing strongly for the eye's attention. I think this could have been a really cool subject from a different angle and with a different composition. Nice find, but I wish the image was better executed. 3.

Getting ready for Christmas
by BJokerud

Comment:
I am only counting 8. Am I missing one? 2.

Reflections
by Crafty

Comment:
But I see ten of them. 4.

Three Squared
by mfreealoha

Comment:
I need focus and the top left corner is distracting. 3.

9/9/09
by LMJswim7

Comment:
While very and very commonplace, I like what you have composed here. Your angles and point of view adds great depth and interest to the image while your contrast adds drama to such a simple subject. Well seen and well captured. 7.