Mesmerized
by jonnie

Comment:
The composition is good with a tight focus on the cat studying the bubble. Love how the cat's eyes are focused intently on the bubble. The black background draws the eyes attention directly to the cat and the bubble.

My morning coffee
by mimid

Comment:
I like the composition on this photo. The deep rich brown hues against the white coffee cup really help to invoke not only the visual of coffee but it also invokes the taste and smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning. My only critique is that while the focus is tightly centered on the bubbles within the cup it is too zoomed in. The overall image would be strengthen if you had cropped the image to include just the a bit more of the curve of the coffee cup in the top left hand corner. The curve of the coffee cup would mimic and complement the curves seen in the bubbles not to mention give the eye another pleasing curve to follow as they explore the contents of this photo.

Bubblefun
by olimar

Comment:
This is an adorable and sweet capture! The expression on the child's face is so exuberant and so full of fun and laughter that one cannot help but to smile as they view this photo. The black background is the perfect backdrop for this image for the viewer really gets to see the bubbles without them being 'lost' in a background with too many distracting object. Not to mention the the choice of a black background makes the bubbles pop out more than a white one would. The only critique I have on this shot is that I think if you had included more space in the upper half of the photo to accomendate a possible bubble that is just out of reach of this child. He/she seems to be reaching for a bubble that is not shown in the frame. If that bubble was included in the frame it would have established a even stronger connection of bubble play between the child and the bubbles floating around him/her.

His Deepest Question
by PoetryInColor

Comment:
A sweet and endearing capture. The child's face has a nice little smile as he looks at the bubbles on his hand. He does seem to be pondering the question that all children seem to ask" Where do bubbles go?" It is that smile and a bathtub full of bubbles that help invoke the ideas of a playful childhood. This photo can invoke in the viewer, fond memories of their own childhood. The lighting is very good in this shot with all elements appearing to be cast in a natural light that compliments the overall photo.

Bubbly Personality
by kylh

Comment:
The composition is good on this photo. The viewer's main attention is tightly focused on the subject and the objects surrounding her. However it does suffer from lack of sharp focus on the bubbles and on the subjects face. While the girl is mostly in focus the bubbles in the forefront are not. The bubbles have a very fuzzy and soft look to them and while that may add to the dreamy aspect to it, I still think it could have been better if it was more sharply in focus. And admittingly bubbles are not an easy subject to capture. Not knowing what camera you are working with I am limited to dispensing broad advice : if you have a camera where you can set the aperature I would recommend the highest you can set it (the higher the number the less 'light' is let in through the 'lens'). Why close down the aperature to let less light in? The reason is that it gives a greater depth of field to the shot not to mention greatly enhances the sharpness of the foreground and background of the shot. So that even thought the focus may be centered on the model the bubbles in the foreground would be in sharp focus too. Hope this helps.

Jazz Silhouette
by dbenson

Comment:
I like how the hues here play to the "warm" tones - browns and golds. I do like the subject and the angle presented is interesting but it presented some challenges and some drawbacks. The trombone player remains in the shadows (which I understand was the challenge of the contest) such that more attention is focused on the trombone. The front of the trombone appears as a flat circle with no defining features - if just a little more light could have been shed just on that spot to show the curve of the metal inward to a darker opening where the music bursts forth from, it would have further defined the object as seperate from the head of the player. Not to mention if that spot was illuminated a little more it would give a better sense of depth. Also I would have liked to have seen more distiction in the fingers of the trombone player. They would still be in shadow for this is a shilouette but it would have been nice to see the fingers "dancing" upon this instrument as it is played such that it helps invoke the imagery of music played in the viewer's ears.

A rare privilege
by jjbeguin

Comment:
I love the rich amber/red hue in the wine. The warm color instantly draws the eye and makes the palate salivate as we drink in this photo. I love how the background shows some more bottles hanging on a wall for it gives us a sense that we are standing in a wine cellar surrounded by the promise of "bottled" pleasure. I love how you set the composition for the lighting! The light falls through the wine glass to have a warm red/orange light cast a spotlight on the date of the wine on the bottle.

Menacing elegance
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Wow that black background really makes the caterpillar and the fauna really pop off the page. The colors are bold and vibrant. It really captures the attention of the eye immediately. We get a wonderful opportunity to explore the colors and the details not only on the caterpillar but also on the plant. Very well done!

Light Glade
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Sometimes a change in angle transforms things from lovely to extraordinary. I love the deep dark colors of the blues, purples and greens. The composition is very dreamy, serene, and magical; one which the viewer can get truly lost in.

Carnaval Scene
by jjbeguin

Comment:
The colors in the thumbnail are bold and vibrant - it is what drew me to look at the full view. When I saw the full view, boy did I get a surprise! At first glance it appears that the clown is headless and holding his head. An unusual sight and great candid capture!

And I must share this for my husband saw what I was gazing at. He said: Clown 1: What are you doing? Clown 2: Oh, nothing just changing my mind.