Baby Obama
by RooDysign

Comment:

Originally posted by yospiff: My in-challenge comment on this entry was more about trying to understand the message your entry was attempting to convey, than about the quality of the shot itself. I gave it a 4, which is what I give to something I feel is a good effort with major issues. I felt the overexposure was incidental and was not used in an effective manner that enhanced the image. It appears to be a shot that was backlit and happened to fit the challenge. I think this was a difficult challenge to do for everyone that entered. Hope this feedback was more helpful to you than my first comment. Edited to add: BTW, The political statement had nothing at all to do with my vote.

Thankyou, but I have no problem with a low score. The title may have provoked political anger, leading to a poor opinion on the subject. That's fine. I will know better next time. BUT... I did not appreciate comments which had nothing to do with the technical aspects of the shot. If you don't like the subject, keep your negative comments to yourself. Political comments have no place in this arena.

- Meiosis -
by andrewt

Comment:
Simple yet very interesting. Very "DP" picture. You should do well in this group of pictures!! 9

Freedom For All
by docpjv

Comment:
Finally, someone with an eye for the "abstract". The title is very fitting!! I gave you an 8. Congrats

Abstract de portobello
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment:
I thought about making a similar shot. Very interesting detail. You should do well in this particular group of pictures!! 8

the Beginning and the End
by SherwinJames

Comment:
Great shot!! 8

At the Restaurant
by treyvus

Comment:
Great composition. I like the high contrast. The clouds are "popping" in the reflection. You should do well in this group of pictures. 8

Ying-Yang
by anounou88

Comment:
Very interesting shot...I gave you an 8 because it was slightly not in focus...the picture doesn't "pop". You could also improve this composition by putting the black swirl in the white stripe and the white swirl in the black. Watch out for those hotspots!! You should do well in this particular bunch of pictures.

Ebony Stripes
by ALA

Comment:
Interesting shot...you obviously thought that B&W meant the subject, not the medium. I would have either shown the complete reflection or just the top portion. Clearly, this is a "DP" shot...it should do well.

Purple Passion
by ALA

Comment:
You get an A+ for composition. Personally, I would have preferred a sharper image instead of this soft focus. You defineately deserved the covetted "6"+ average for this image. What fool gave you a 2?? I look forward to seeing your future entries.

Fresh Onion Juice
by soup

Comment:
I am one of your 10's. I love this shot. I cannot believe that you ended up 20th. I cannot understand that people can see a shot like this and vote anything below 6. In any case, congratulations for your obvious efforts.