Ain't no whipped cream...
by redpanda

Comment:
Looks like some sort of lizard skeleton?

"There's a print there, Captain"
by offiof

Comment:
Hard drive platter! Nice colours.

Night Sentinel
by Bud

Comment:
A photo that has a lot of potential.
I agree with yospiff that the star trails are not long enough to be really effective. Overall, I think the composition in frame is good. However, when I look at this photo, I am not sure what the subject is supposed to be.

The title would lead me to believe that the large tree around center frame is the subject. However, it's only a silhouette, and therefore is an extraneous background element. IMHO, what would have really helped this photo is to light that foreground tree... Fairly simple to do with such a long exposure. Hit it with a strobe, shine a flashlight on it and paint it with light, use a worklight; whatever is handy.

Photos like this bother me because they have tons of potential, but a few glaring issues caused voters to score it low. With a few minor alterations, this could have scored near the top of the pack.

From the Discussion Composition, Technicals, asthetics Etc thread

...as Silk
by LVicari

Comment:
Great shot. You obviously fell victim to voters passing judgement on your photo before it was validated.. Been there, done that.

5 1's, 4 2's and 10 3's?? What a shame. This was probably the most unique entry in the challenge. You were robbed.

Seems safer than a bank today
by Shaman

Comment:
5th place! That's awesome Steve!!

Red squirrel
by snaffles

Comment:
Awesome photo! Congrats on the PB!

~Just me~
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
I think the DPCO is bring out the worst in some voters. I have seen so many good photos being scored at least a full point lower than they should.

As another user noted, '5 is the new 6'. :(

Give me one of those cold light drinks, please...
by fededecba

Comment:
I'm sorry that I didn't vote in this challenge, because this was one of my favourites. I think you got stung by the 2-second view done by most voters. A lot of voters probably thought this was an actual glass on a table and got confused.

It really requires a bit to fully appreciate, which most voters are not willing to give each photo.

I'm making this a favourite because I think it's great.

Train Kept A Rollin'
by Hipychik

Comment:
Terry, a huge congrats on the ribbon! No big surprise though... I knew as soon as I saw this photo that it would get an awesome score!

Movie and Popcorn
by karenk

Comment:
I can't believe that this only scored a 5.59! I gave it a 7, and I think it's outstanding.