factionnaire
by tcmartin

Comment:
I like this.......but I have some input on why I voted this a 5 and not higher which it has the potential for IMO. I don't know if it's intentional, but it seems washed to me, and I don't think that does your model justice. I don't know what "factionnaire" means, I have a voluminous vocabulary *and* it won't come up on Wikipedia or Google, so I cannot derive any message from the title. That doesn't help. Also, that sill, or trim piece above her left forearm is distracting.

The good stuff that pulled all of that out of the fire: The lighting is truly excellent; the balance of light on her face, yet having that glorious negative dark space behind her is just exquisite! And her pensive expression leaves me wanting to know more. Good use of soft focus to assist the contemplative nature of the shot, while still having enough detail to make this ethereal looking woman still appear real. Good luck in the challenge!

5:30
by see

Comment:
This is hard......I gave this a 3 for a couple of reasons. It's too out of focus, and there is no way because of that for me to tell what this man's expression is like that made you want to convey ths image. Though from a technical side, you made the error of having his head almost directly centered, his angle shifts the whole subject off to the left leaving me with an unbalanced feeling. A tigfhter crop at the top to eliminate the tree would have been helpful as well. I hope you find my comment constructive and helpful.

Decoration for Ganesha
by ankursomani

Comment:
I'm sorry, but I gave this a 3. You cropped this so close that I can't tell for sure that you got all the subject, and the sign/billboard to the upper right is *very* distracting. And dare I say it? It's too much in focus! On the upside, it's a very interesting composition, and with a little work, unfortunately outside the Basic Editing guidelines, it can be a stellar image. Please accept this critique as 1. Subjective, and 2. Intended to be constructive. Good luck in the challenge,

Scented Dawn
by sulamk

Comment:
I like the concept and the composition, but the focus is a little too soft for my preferences. I like the muted colors and backlighting very much. 5

Overwhelmed
by violinist123

Comment:
Great light, shadows, and reflections.....congrats on your ribbon.

sneeuw.jpg
by Puckzzz

Comment:
Very nice! I guess I might hve to drag one out, too! I do so love snow!

Alert
by muz64

Comment:
Too crisp. A lovely portrait, though! 5

In Your Face
by johngalt

Comment:
Surprisingly clear, yet still manages the soft focus. Well done. 6

Fall Colour on a Misty Mountain
by david_c

Comment:
Nicely done! Terrific colors! 6

My Blankie
by Ken

Comment:
Very sweet! 6