Shock of the New
by Imagineer

Comment:
Great candid shot, can't really offer any criticism other than it looks to me like the baby's face might be a little out of focus in the full size shot. Still, capturing the moment is often more important than the technical details, and definitely holds true here. 10

Celebrating a place to worship.
by drz01

Comment:
Nice idea and execution - the sky really makes for a good background. Only suggestion is to not crop off the cross at the top. It restricts the steeple imho - I think it'd be more powerful with some space above allowing it to "reach" into the sky. Exposure and focus is right on.

First time without training wheels!
by smilebig4me1x

Comment:
A little underexposed imho. Otherwise a good capture. I like the soft focus effect used.

...Happy Anniversary Keturah
by saloonstudios

Comment:
Without knowing the history behind this image (and there is definitely a strong connotation of one), this imparts more of a feeling of sorrow than celebration. The debris in the foreground, the down-turned face and the wine glass all seem to point in this direction. To the photographer I'm sure this is not the case, but to a casual observer, it's tough to tell. Aside from that, the image is very well done. I like the silhouette as well as the textures and lighting in the foreground. The light tones in the background add to the rustic look of the shot. Great photo, but difficult to relate to the challenge imho.

This is a shot I took at disney of my daughter and her grandparents!
by moonjeong

Comment:
Family and good times are certainly valid reasons for celebration. However, there are a lot of problems with this shot imho. The background is quite busy. I really think this should have been shot from the front of the people, adding their faces and thus providing of a personal element imho. The lady at the side looks removed from the group -- its difficult to tell if she is meant to be in the shot or another tourist. Don't give up, keep trying and you will see improvement.

Celebrate Friends
by Sherri1209

Comment:
Like the soft focus here and the sepia tones. Good capture of emotion -- relates well to your title.

Private Celebration
by rjkstesch

Comment:
Beautiful capture. The couple really stand out well against the background but still fit within the overall scene. Strong composition and exposure as well.

Victory
by holyfam

Comment:
Great expression and angle, would be stronger imho if the left hand wasn't cut out, though it does look ok as it's not cropped right at the wrist. The bright colors add impact as well.

The Beauty of Nature
by bryanbrazil

Comment:
Nice job of capturing the water, really adds a sense of motion and continuity to the image.

Thanks for Making House Calls
by vtruan

Comment:
To me, this subject might work best for a photojournalistic approach - maybe including the fire hall or a fire truck (if possible) in the background. The mailbox by itself doesn't hold a lot of interest imho. However, a more abstract approach might work as well -- perhaps a closup of the red side of the mailbox emphasizing the textures + geometry of the box. Just my thoughts.