not the laughing type
by Epsi

Comment:
I understand that it's his little frown that is the point of this shot, but I find myself staring at his eyes in any case and wishing they were a bit sharper (or perhaps not included in the crop?). I love his snotty little whiskers, what a cutie.

The Girl
by Judi

Comment:
While there is a clear subject here, the girl, both because she is the only human in the shot and it's the title of the photo, I don't feel like the character gets to shine here. The dress looks as though it's caught on the fence and there is nothing that helps the character to stand out against the background of the barn -- I think greater DOF or alternate lighting could help her really pop. Love the idea of it.

Lake House
by f33r2104270

Comment:
I like the use of water to get a reflection, and the trees are a lovely subject. The composition feels a little awkward, with the edge of the fountain being visible but not really included in the shot. I don't feel like there's a story being told here or even a main subject of the photo.

Sheep with fence
by hajeka

Comment:
Wonderful composition and execution. I love the way the sheep stands out against the background, clear and crisp without taking away from the majesty of the landscape.

Another Day Done
by pamb

Comment:
Now this is how you photograph the sun in the countryside! Very beautiful image, evokes emotion and tells a story. The scope feels right, the composition is lovely, there is not too much land and the sky is allowed to reign. Sharp and clear as well. Excellent.

After the Mountain Rain Showers
by HikerDude

Comment:
Such a very lovely green, the perfect country color for after the rains. The big, beautiful barn takes center stage here and it is crisp and clear in the image.

There is no place like home
by firefighter271

Comment:
The sky is truly the radiant protagonist of this photograph, but it doesn't get much of the stage. I would love to see it get more of the frame and leave out so much of the dark ground. Great timing with the sun peaking right over the edge of the home. Great colors.

Golden Canola and Red-Soiled Sheep
by jomari

Comment:
YELLOW! I tend to be fairly partial to square crops, but I feel in this one that it takes away from the expanse of the rural countryside, which are in part appealing (at least, to me) because they are so much more vast than the visually cramped city. Love the sheep and the colors.

Highlands
by Glanni

Comment:
I love the subject matter, grassy/mossy rocks feel present and ancient at the same time to me. I find this photo feels a bit flat -- not a lot of depth of field to separate the up front rocks from the mountain in the back.

Whiskey Flats
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
I love the brightness of this shot, highlighting the sun and heat over the land on this sunny day. Nice placement of the horse in the frame and good balance between sky and land/thirds. I find the widescreen bars a bit distracting.