The Dock at Dusk
by Bankson

Comment:
Remarkable. I would never have thought to do low-key on water. Very effective, although I do find some aspects of the image too out of focus, especially by comparison to the high sharpness on the water.

I Love to Read
by debitipton

Comment:
Very good execution. Wish I could achieve a background like that - it really causes your subject to jump out. Only complaint it the reflection on the cover of the book, shame about that.

Dunce
by ShutterPug

Comment:
Poor Pug. No trademark shots next week. Not much to say really. No major technical flaws; just a few compositional points. I dislike the corner line of the wall (although not sure what you could have doen about it). The colors are all similar so it lacks contrast and 'pop'.

Class of Art
by fannsi

Comment:
Nice composition. I think this will do well, especially as the competition isn't that great. What could make this better? I think the curve of the background is too abrupt, it would have been nice for it to be less noticable. The texture of the paper/cloth in the forebround is distracting. I'm no pro on the subject, but I guess you would have to elevate your subject to get rid of this. The hard shadows are also distracting. Again, I'm no pro, but I guess you would want to diffuse your lighting. Keep practising and you'll get it.

Old fashioned learning
by alexgarcia

Comment:
I sure hope that text was printed out.... Nice shot. I especially love the sense of texture. Shame about the blowout in the botton left corner.

Learning to fly
by Glou

Comment:
cute. Hope no chidren were hurt in taking this shot. Personally I would have preferred this if the head was not chopped off. i also struggle with the uneven border.

Can you see me scream?
by dube140463

Comment:
Classic - what a find. I think this could have been more effective if it was darker, with more contrast.

Not Bifocals
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
almost wish I was a member just to give you a ten. I feel honour bound to try make up for the biased votes that will got he other direction. Sadly it's a member challenge. and I'm going to have to let you down. Nice beard....

Cell-phone Tree
by bgable

Comment:
Shame about the size. I think this is exactly on challenge.

Blending In
by yourbuddyjhawk

Comment:
Ha, ha. I would have like the first tree and head to stand out more.