Moonlight Marauder
by JPR

Comment:
Normally, images that feature a blown out moon are not very appealing to me. Your shot, on the other hand, is something entirely different. In your image, the moon takes on a whole new life, it doesn't look remind me of the moon at all, but rather a spaceship or SOMETHING very mysterious. This whole image has an "other worldlieness" to it, from the ground (which appears to be sand?) to the sky, of which you've captured the stars quite nicely.

I'm assuming you used a larger aperture with a shorter shutter speed (no star trails and barely a hint of the star effect from the moon), which was a great choice in this case. I like how the person's hair is backlit by the moon, that really adds to the amount of detail in the image and gives it a bit more depth.

Overall I thought this was one of the better images in the contest. Good work!
-Quadrajet

Fall Reality
by dsidwell

Comment:
Wow, I really like the contrast between the orange and blue. The veins in the leaf are so sharp, and the DOF is just right, great work! The leaf in the foreground seems to be backlit by a white/blue light source, as well as lit by the sun. Did you light this with a flash or two?

Still Life ~ Terracotta Vase
by Bitz

Comment:
Interesting background you have going on here, two different light sources? Good exposure on the vase, perfect. This vase has some very interesting texture, which, in combination with a different light source could yeild some interesting shadows.

I Wish I Had A Friend
by OneSweetSin

Comment:
Nice subject, a very intimate moment to be sure. I notice that the focus is on the rocks instead of the boy, was that your intention in this image? Also, the lighting appears to be a bit flat and uninteresting (to me at least). If not for the focus, this would be a great image to have framed for a grandparent.

Soft Light
by Drake

Comment:
This is a great concept, I especially like the way you have the candles burned down to the point where we aren't being overpowered by having to look at the flames.

A couple of suggestions if I may? I wonder how this would look with candles of uniform size and shape, rather than different heights and types? The translucent candles (lighter colored ones) seem to be transmitting the light through the wax much better than the darker/thicker candles do. The candle holder in the middle is covering up the candles in the back, which helps block the flames, and that's good, it kind of breaks up the continuity of the image.

I hope this helps,
Quad

Midnight Blues
by Artifacts

Comment:
I'm diggin' the shadow off to the upper left hand corner and the reflection off to the right. The color is perfect for this shot as well as the lighting. It reminds me of a clock on a nightstand with the moon shining in through the window...which I'm sure you were shooting for (I hope :-) ). Nice work.

Driveways Wanted
by jimmythefish

Comment:
I love the graphic quality to this shot. I could see it being a poster for the Volkswagen company. Black and white was obviously the correct choice and the negative space at the bottom gives this image a wonderfully strong anchor upon which to feature the car. Excellent job.

The Vortex
by MWitt

Comment:
This image stands out for me. The reason it stands out has to do with the mans nose being the only part of him that is lit. The vortex, to me, is a neutral entity in the image, while the man adds a powerful dynamic, both in silhouette and in a tiny part of him being lit. Very interesting image, I like it!

Humber Bay Princess
by timmi

Comment:
Although this angle is a rather typical one, I feel that it captures the essence of the bridge quite nicely. The exposure on the road/walkway as well as the bridge itself is superb, and the colors, just enough to add another facet to the image without overpowering it. Wonderful job.

Ocean Sunset
by goodtempo

Comment:
Patience must be a virtue you have in abundance, either that or luck :). I feel that the silhouette of the deer and trees are emphasized by the muted use of color. They aren't the normal "in your face" sunset colors, they're very subtle...beautiful. This is a fantastic shot and I hope it wins!