Breaking Through
by muur88

Comment:
The layering of color is very good but I wonder what subject my eyes are supposed to rest on. There isn't much detail to see in the break of sun. Despite the division of this photo into horizontal thirds this scene seems static and somewhat sterile...almost lifeless. Also, the abundance of color does not provide me with any feeling as it's too much stimulation without purpose. The sudden change in clouds from dark blue to dark grey also seems odd. One more thing, the image appears to have been overly processed. Looks like too much PS burning and color shift was used. Sorry for the longwidedness of my comment. 6

Paris, Las Vegas
by Pep Ventosa

Comment:
I like the leading lines and angling of this image as it takes your eyes from the lower right to the upper left. Not sure why you chose B&W for this image, though, as there is not enough tonal variation in this high contrast image to be truly interesting. I think the color of the lighting would have made for more interesting contrasts. Also, the tree at the right adds nothing and I find it detracts. I think you should have cloned it out. 6

Come Closer
by jab119

Comment:
Great detail in the gator and I really like color and blur of the water. You can just about feel the glide and stealth of this gator as it swims. You've also captured very well the formidible look of the creature and wonder what prey it has it's eyes on. Cropping is a bit close on the snout but doesn't detract all that much Very well done. 9

hole 12, par 4
by willem

Comment:
I really like the IR tones. Along with the deep DOF and very wide angle view, as well as, the miniscule appearance of the person and golf bag(?) the impact of this photo lies in how it conveys the immensity and scale of the space it presents. It does this in both the verticle and horizontal dimensions. Very well done. 8

The Blue Window
by aKiwi

Comment:
Very nice rich and vibrant complementary colors, not too saturated and very clean looking. I also like the uncluttered appearance of this photo and glad you did not include a border. I do however, wish you cloned out the two hooks below the window, as they are slightly distracting. The sundial gives an interesting foil juxtaposed with the window. 8

Munising Falls
by pitsaman

Comment:
Wonderful capture of the falls and the details in the rock. Color is very vibrant and this image has great clarity and pop. The centering of the falls is not that big of a deal and does not detract from this beautiful wide angled view. 8

Wish I Knew What You Were Thinking
by flip89

Comment:
Very emotive animal portrait. I particularly like the low contrast and the gradual gradations of tone from darker at the bottom, to lighter at the top. Great detail in the gorilla's coat and the connection with the eyes are captivating. It's almost as if this animal sat in a studio for you and posed. Only criticism would be the close crop at the top of the head but other than that, very well done. 9

Kookaburra
by moodville

Comment:
Terrific detail in the feathers adn the narrow DOF is excellent. The fine bokeh really helps to isolate this bird. I especially like the colors of the background. Very autumn-like colors. Exposure is outstanding and it doesn't appear that you had that much light to work with. 9

Early Morning Seascape
by jonpink

Comment:
Beautiful sunset/seascape photo! The colors are excellent and I like the way they reflect in the water. Compositionally, I really like how silky smooth water (from long exposure?) leads the eye in an S-shape from rock to rock and to the sunset. The large and dark land mass at the top of the pic gives it balance and stability. Excellent work! 10

Bear River Marshes
by dsidwell

Comment:
What can you say when you have such wondeful light and scenic to match? The clouds really pop out and the color is outstanding (must be polarized). The deep DOF is very good as well, but would have been really brought out had there been some kind of subject matter to focus on, such as, a boat in the water, or fowl floating along. Still, a wonderful photograph. 9