glass tube
by ralph

Comment:
Simple, but beautiful shot. This will do very well. Could this be IreneM? If not, take it as a compliment. ;-)

Cautious
by h2

Comment:
Great shot! Good composition, pose, lighting, DOF. And your model even has a typical "scientist face" with the glasses and all. ;-)

I was planning to do something similar, but didn't have time in the end. I want to see this one on the front page!

Last Dance
by lauraodom

Comment:
I'm sorry, but this is clearly DNMC. This challenge is about the "science of chemistry".

I find it a pity when I have to lower the score of a beautiful image because it doesn't meet the challenge. However, here I don't have this problem. This picture is more of a snapshot. The composition is random, we cannot see the couple's faces and the background is full of distractions. I really don't understand why you submitted this image.

Chemically Altered Experience
by Pipe_Dream

Comment:
Oh my. People are not going to like this, I predict tons of 1s and maybe comments like "You glorify drug use!"

It's a good idea for the challenge, but technically I'm not thrilled by the image. And the pose seems unnatural.

Chemistry of Rainbows
by Moose408

Comment:
This might do very well, DPCers like images of this kind. I find it nice, but also a bit boring...

photosynthesis
by tase

Comment:
A beautiful shot, but a bit of a stretch for the challenge.

Now Kids, Don't Try This At Home
by antares1966

Comment:
Fun idea, but it doesn't work for me. The two cups, their position and contents indicate that this is the moment before some kind of chemical reaction occurs. The expressions on the kids' faces as well as the dirt on their faces and clothing, however, looks like this was taken after a chemical reaction. Well, one could say that this is just one experiment in a whole series and that they've already been at it all afternoon, but then again the expressions don't fit. They're not expressions of expectation, they seem like a reaction to an unexpected event.

Une Belle Paire
by todbedy

Comment:
Beautiful shot, Chris. Using French titles seems to help; I'll try that next time. ;-)

Mutually Dependent
by Budya

Comment:
The challenge description read: "Partnerships and teamwork are everywhere about us in nature and in human affairs; capture an image that shows a mutually beneficial relationship."

This image fits the description perfectly. I'm quite disappointed by its score. Most of the higher rated pictures basically just show two individuals - with no apparent mutually beneficial relationship. This picture captures the crucial moment in a truly mutually beneficial relationship beautifully. Technically it's also great, with perfect focus on the bee. Why would anyone give this a low rating or even a 1? I don't understand. Maybe people are not aware of the relationship between bees and flowers...

Inseparables
by Brin

Comment:
A wonderful image, glad to see it on the front page. Enjoy Paris, it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Don't forget your camera. ;-)