XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment:
This is a gem of a shot! I love it so much. You've captured so well the shear joy of childhood in a winter scene. It appears spontaneous and natural with no pretense and I like how all distractions have been eliminated. It's so universal a scene as well...who doesn't remember scenes like this when they were growing up. It's a great portrait, as well as, a great photographic accomplishment. Congratulations on a job well done.

Ornament I
by shareinnc

Comment:
Composition is very nice, but I wish there was more room between the ornament and the bottom border, and I find the bright bulb on the right to be too distracting. I love the gold color but wish the green of the tree was more prominent to balance it out and I also wish the ornament was let with some fill light. Good DOF too

Just white
by Alexys

Comment:
I love the color scheme as well as the stark landscape...just wish the contrast wasn't so high as detail is lost in the snow.

Simply a Vase
by Shelley

Comment:
Love the color scheme here very much, but would prefer not to see the reflection of the lights in the vase.

Wow! What a find
by jmritz

Comment:
I am really enjoying this image very much. Love the colors, especially how the combination of the understated duotoned background makes the yellow of the shell pop. I also like how the blue shadow contours and contrasts with the yellow outline of the shell. Very beautiful! I can see this photo in a catalogue of jewelry. Good luck!

Homage to Johan Vaaler
by EddyG

Comment:
Wonderful concept and I like the compostion very much. I especially like the way the clip just stands there. Overall, I would have liked the image better had the lighting not been so harsh and maybe a less bright and slightly toned background.

Simplicity In Red & Gold
by Spanish_Grease

Comment:
This is an absolutely lovely picture that I like very much. I really enjoy the way the stalks of wheat capture the golden light against the dark red background. There are two issues I wish were improved, however. I find the highlight in the glass to be distracting as it's color is "off." I also find it to be too defined and wish it were more diffuse. In addition, I don't like your treatment of the glass supporting structure. It juts out of nowhere and just hangs there. I still like the image very well. Good luck.

As Simple As ...
by GeneralE

Comment:
Excellent concept that I wish was carried out differently, as I do not like this combination of subject and background in regards to color. They seem to clash I do like the way the letters are arranged. Also, it appears the lighjting is uneven and there is too much glare coming off the letters.

Spare Change?
by adine

Comment:
This shot is so expressive and fits the challenge perfectly ! I love the predominantly low-key tones and your cropping. The lack of identity of this person was very wise as it shows poverty more of a societal problem than just an individual's plight. The clutching hand and dirty cup add to the emotion and I like your point-of-view, as well. The lighting way down at the bottom gives it a glimmer of hope, though. Very well done!

Yes, I Have Money; Now What?
by librodo

Comment:
Wonderfully rich, bright and saturated colors!!! What I"m getting from this picture is indecison on what to buy from the numerous choices presented by the street vendors. I love the way you've managed to capture the woman in the middle of the frame in motion and appearing to turn to and fro undecided about what to buy countered by the three other women who are still and appearing relatively in focus...This is a wonderful effect! Adding to the effect is the verdant green bus in motion in the background which gives the whole scene the feeling of the hustle and bustle of city life. The only question I have about this image is the use of a very thick border that has a grey outer edge. Not too crazy about it, but I do feel that the heavy black border does make the bright colors stand out even more. I really love this picture and hope it does well. Good luck.