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.

- AFFINITY -
by andrewt

Comment:
The two bubble on the top right seem soft to me. 4.

( Geranium Buds
by Snopaw

Comment:
You chose a very difficult, almost impossible, subject to effectively photograph. With the fuzzy buds, it is very difficult for my eye to find your primary area(s) of focus. I think trying to capture a single bud would be a challenge, but trying to capture 9 is overwhelming. 4.

Routing
by paynekj

Comment:
You have an awesome, awesome start here, but you left it too flat and gray. A duotone image should include tones from both ends of the range, as well as most of the tones in between. This is exactly the type of subject that I wanted to shoot for this challenge, but I was far too busy this week to go hunting for it. The only thing you are lacking is contrast, thus missing the dramatic feeling that grabs the viewer's eye. Here would have been my editing take on the same subject:



While I usually try to leave some amount of detail in the shadows, the surround wall contains enough detail that I would like to see that shadow black. Well seen and well composed. A little more drama would have surely grown your vote. 6.

Eight Are Awake
by pixelpig

Comment:
That's a lot of garden gnomes. Interesting choice of subjects, but the environment surround them leaves a lot to be desired. I picture these guys set up out in the garden with a background and surroundings of great interest. Shot like this, it just seems like a snapshot of clutter. I'd really like to see this one taken with an interesting environment for my eye to roam and explore. 4.

smile in orbit
by cutout

Comment:
I have no idea what this is, but I like the abstract presentation. The more I look at it, the more I like it. I appreciate the originality that you presented to the voters and viewers. This is one of my favorites in this challenge right now. 8. Now what the hell is it?

chalk up!
by unbreakable

Comment:
Lose that flash! The image itself has potential, but billiard balls are tough to shoot. This is especially true when shooting with the small, harsh, on-camera flash unit. There is a bright spot of distraction on every ball. This makes it difficult for my eye to appreciate the image. 4.

Alternative Sunrise
by karmat

Comment:
Awesome tonal range with such a small, minimalistic presentation. That second petal on the left is a bit blown, this providing a small distraction and trap for my wandering eye. I like the composition, but that spot near the top on the right is driving me nuts. I keep trying to clean my monitor. Even still, nice capture and a strong presentation. 7.

Morning Watch, Winter Harbor
by Bear_Music

Comment:
I like the serenity of the scene. It makes me feel like autumn is approaching. I would like to see the water even more still, if that's even possible to capture. Nice, peaceful scene. I'd lie to see this one at a larger resolution to really enjoy the detail. 6.

Time
by Shayla

Comment:
Always, always, always use the full resolution and image size that DPC allows in any given challenge. 640 px is very small on most monitors by today's standards. Yours is just over half of the allowed resolution. Also, the hot spot there by the 9 is distracting. 1.