Tulip and Morning Dew
by TerryGee

Comment:
Sorry. It seems that you've stretched the challenge a bit too far. Now, if the shot had been done perfectly, I could forgive you. But the lack of water on any other part of the shot indicates a set-up. Also, flower shots need a focal point, that special point of interest. This one lacks this. It is sharp, and the dof is good. 5

College and Exhaustion
by jrs915

Comment:
These really do go together. You've shown a very real and compelling story here. 8

A Ball and Jacks
by spectre013

Comment:
Not my taste. The colours look too artificial, especially on the ball. 3

Cookies 'n' Cream
by inspzil

Comment:
A bit obviously staged, but there's a good sense of life and action here. 6

Industry&Pollution
by geewhy

Comment:
You're lucky that the challenge directions didn't specify 'things that go WELL together'. This is a very effective moralistic photograph. Well done. 9

Futility
by welcher

Comment:
This is how I feel when I try to think up original responses to each challenge. It's a shame that one nail is still usable. I really, really like the out-of-the-border nail. 9

Love at First Bite
by Coley

Comment:
You've taken a long time to get this just right. I hope that you score well overall, just for your efforts. The final product, IMHO, is okay, but the obvious staging detracts somewhat from any sponaneous sense. Still, for your effort I'm giving you a 7

Force and Inertia
by zeuszen

Comment:
Not a bad shot. The waves make a nice line, contrasting with the dark land area. There's a strong feeling of movement from left to right here. 7

College Survival Kit
by bgartside47

Comment:
Yes, they do go together. You've made some attempt to balance the composition, but on the whole, I feel that the subject matter isn't particularly interesting. It's just too ordinary for me. 3

Cereal and Milk
by slgardner

Comment:
Yes they do go together, but are they really photogenic enough to be contest entries? 3