72 Seconds of Northern Exposure
by Bugzeye

Comment:
Awesome!

Texan Trainer
by captbender

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! I originally gave you an 8 on this one, but after second glance, I see qualities that make it even more worthy. First off, the subject matter is very original and different. Not that there aren't other aircraft shots out there in this challenge, but that your aircraft is not a modern one. The colors in this shot are super, especially the yellows. The darker blue body of the aircraft against the blue sky tends to blend in, making the bright colors seem even brighter. The smoke trail really lends a bit of interest to this photo.

The ONLY thing that is distracting to me is the wing in the foreground. It just seems a little blotchy. The other wing does not have that problem, so age of the aircraft is probably not the cause of that blotchiness.

Anyway, GO NAVY! Upped you to a '9'....

bowled over
by IreneM

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! The mirror image in this is a very good idea in order to capture the full movement of the subjects! I enjoyed the chromal tones in this, the background and the ball thingy (for lack of knowing what it's really called). The woodtone in the chess piece against this chromal tone shot really stands out, and really highlights where the action is taking place. In regard to the action itself, it is a very creative shot to get this timed right. What I think I love MOST about this shot is the angle that the chess piece is at, and the reflection of the bottom of the piece. I'm upping my score from an 8 to a 9.

GONNA HURT
by dmadden

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! I love shots that are humorous and light-hearted. This is VERY original. Did you draw blood at some point? LOL. The hand drawn circle is just brilliant. The imperfect drawing on the hand (unevenness of the circle, and crookedness of the lines in the circle) are very nice. The tonal quality of the background allows your subjects to stand out. Did you dodge and burn this one? If so, then maybe the one thing that I'm seeing in here, that I don't like, maybe a result of that. What that one thing is, is the lines on the hand and fingers seem to be a bit blackened. That could just be me, however, but I find it a TINY bit distracting. I'm upping your score from an 8 to a 9 after second look. Just because it's funny and original.

POP
by massmediakid31

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! This is a nice, light-hearted shot. Technically, as best as I'm an able to comment on, it is very nice, very sharp. The point of view, or perspective, is very nice (looking down from above). The popcorn being tossed around is a great idea, very original for this challenge. The only thing that kept me from giving it a '10', is the bowl of popcorn is not very distinct, it looks like a bit of a blob. So I gave you a 9.

Card Tricks
by Nobody

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! I loved the light-heartedness of this shot, as I always like to see shots that display some sense of humor. At first I cringe when I see this shot, because I wonder who's gonna pick up that mess. After that initial feeling, I find a photo that is very sharp, very detailed, with an interesting subject entering from the side of the photo. Nice touch on that. Nice how the wrist overlaps your border too! That was a very nice touch. Love the simplicity of the backgrond, and the movement of the cards. With that being said, who's picking up that mess? Originally, I gave you a 9. I'm upping it because after a second look, I can find no reason to deduct anything from this.

Oops!
by bvoi

Comment:
What a fun pic! The first one that I viewed in this challenge, picking it out of the thumbnails to come in here and give you it's praise. Nothing NOT to like about this one, everything about it is great, including the sense of humor! "Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"!

mighty aphrodite
by Skip

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! This is pretty phenomenal. The clarity and sharpness is wonderful, as is the motion that you have stopped. I love how it just swings from the lower right hand corner to the upper left corner. Great use of space in your canvas size. The water flow and position of the hair in this really make the shot, as does the background color which allows the main subject and the movement of the water to really STAND OUT. I gave you a 9 originally, and then went back in and gave you a 10. Originally thought it was near perfect, and after a second look, it is perfect.

Strawberry and Heavy Creme
by idnic

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! Who doesn't love strawberries and cream? A great shot that subliminally appeals to just about everyone. The movement in the cream is perfect, as is the position of the strawberry set into the cream at just the right angle. The coloring is very soft, with just the right amount of bright color interruping that softness in the strawberry. I've looked at this a bit more, and I don't know how I feel about the rim of the glass or bowl in the upper right corner. On one hand, it's a tad distracting. On the other hand, it's very faint and exhibits the vessle that the cream is in. I don't know if shooting this from a bigger bowl would have allowed you a different shot that would eliminate that, or if it would be better just the way it is. I'd have to see them side by side to judge that. But, that is not in the scope of THIS shot, so I will judge it as it is. Where do I see this shot hanging? Well, in a kitchen. In a restaraunt. In an ice cream shoppe, in the pots and pans section at a department store. Mass appeal is written all over this! Upping my original vote of an 8 to a 10 after my second pass through!

Splash!!
by LalliSig

Comment:
"Great Job" from the "Great Job Baggie"! I originally gave you an 8 on this one, but I'm gonna push it up a little bit. Technically, this is a very well executed shot. The gray background really allows the strawberry to stand out, as the glass tends to drift away into the background tones. The movement of the water is very nice and well done. The only reason that I didn't give you a 10 is because this shot lacks a bit of originality, but that doesn't mean it's not near perfect, because it is. Heck, I'm gonna give you a 10 because that darn strawberry just stands out so well!