Future Pilot
by Sonifo

Comment:
Great image, Sonja! Congrats on another ribbon. You are going to have such great photos for your children (and yourself) once they are grown!
Take care,
JD

Lower Scores
by jimmythefish

Comment:
Is this Jimmythefish??? I too bought a 10D and 70-200 4.0L and my scores are lower than normal! What's up with that? I'm giving you a 10...
JD Anderson

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment:
Congrats on a Top Ten John, although I expected this to ribbon. I would love to see your lighting setup for this shot. Did you use a small flashlight (like a mini-maglite) to control where the light hit? I bought a couple of these wooden guys, but the springs are too tight and I can't pose it well. I am hoping they will loosen up over time... Per my previous comment, I still put this shot in the Viper Mike category (which would be "Excellent").
JD Anderson

In The Beginning
by jmsetzler

Comment:
Looks like a ViperMike image! If not, consider it a compliment! Excellent concept, lighting, DOF, composition, etc. Perfect in all aspects! I love the way you were able to pinopint the light on the marble! Gets a 10 from me. I would have given it an 11 if you had found a marble that resembles the Earth.
JD Anderson

Iguana
by jenarom

Comment:
The color and the detail in this shot are wonderful! I have a Tokay Gecko, which is a turquiose and orange color. I wanted to shoot him for this challenge, but didn't have the time. Your lighting is prfect for this shot... The only thing I would change, if anything at all, would be a solid background. That is not always possible for a shot like thei though, due to environment not being set up for the shot. Well done!
JD Anderson

Half Empty or Not full
by Turbotech

Comment:
I gave this a 10 in that challenge, but just noticed I did not comment on it at the time. My bad... I usually comment on all my 9 and 10 scores. Great shot... very creative. I thought it was a mirror reflection until I read your notes. Very nice lighting... must have been abducted...
JD

Good at Chess, Bad at Life
by Monoboy

Comment:
Looks liek a Setzler to me... Chess, guitar in the background?? Maybe, maybe not??? Either way, an interesting image, nice in BW, well executed. Good luck in the challenge! 8 from me.
JD

Circle of Life
by thelsel

Comment:
I haven't even seen all of the images in the challenge yet, but I am picking this one as the winner! Absolutely perfect! Well done... only 6 days and 23 hours til you get your ribbon! 10 from me...
JD Anderson

Checkmate!!!!
by kengurinn

Comment:
Crack me up! I gave this a 10 for making me laugh out loud. Who's up for a little Full Contact Chess? This reminds me of the time I spent in Kansas with my cousins. They do everything full contact, basket ball, tennis, video games, dinner... You name it, it was fair game. I don't think I ever got a fat lip at dinner, except there with my cousins and uncle! The towel and Gatorade bottle, not to mention the "in your face" pose/expression are great! Nice work!
JD Anderson

Pedal Faster
by Spork99

Comment:
Awesome!! This is my favorite shot in the Sports challenge! I've logged many miles on my trainer, and I wish I had a shot like this! Excellent work! Good luck in the challenge. 10 from me!
JD Anderson