Exploring Our World
by CraigD

Comment:
Rather than just some tools sitting there to fit the theme, as most submissions chose to do, perhaps trying to tell the story more of who is using them or why would give more of a clear 'feeling' of science. Only a couple of submissions really tried to do that and had much more impact. This could be 'maps' theme, hiking, mountanclimbing, directions...you probably wouldn't think science unless you knew before hand.

Spinning Vacuum Heat Distillation of Bloodroot Extract
by kavamama

Comment:
Would like to see more of the 'process' of what is going on here more strongly somehow communicated in the picture rather than just the title. Perhaps shallowing the DOF to bring out the main subject better and then some long exposure blurring with it spinning back and forth would have given it more impact.

Late Evening with a Science Luminary
by kirbic

Comment:
Oh very nice! The lamp, watch, and sepia tone all capture the 'golden age' of science feeling very well. One of the few submissions that really gives the real feeling of 'science'....rather than just some things that technically match the theme.

Young Frankenstein's Experiment
by sagestudio

Comment:
I was hoping someone would do a Dr. Frankenstein shot. What could capture the feeling of 'science' better than a mad professor in his lab? Excellent Igor...but I wish Frank looked a little 'mad'er. He kinda looks more like some busboy or barista on campus. Also wish we could see his science equiptment with a little more impact...and heck, some smoke never hurts.

under the microscope
by jackditch

Comment:
My favorite of the microscope submissions...and one of the best overall. Coloring, background, composition and model all help bring out the feel of the 'process of science' which unmistakibly communicates the 'science' theme clearly and strongly.

My science project
by heida

Comment:
Overall really works well.. Love the reddish coloring on the dropper against the bluish background. Although the background arguably has some distracting areas to it, the DOF iis perfect. My big dissapointment, however, are the smudges and spots in the testube. I think it really distracts from the main droplet focal point and unfortunately loses alot of the clinical feel and hence the impact.

Anxiety
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Man is that a great bridge. What a find. Really like the way you shot it too...the framing, exposure, and the way it fades into black. Ha...good title.

Here Comes the Bride!
by vtruan

Comment:
EEk... like I'm gonna be able to get any sleep now. Thanks. :)

Life Raft
by thelsel

Comment:
Talk about composition perfection. You should add 'MOC' to your professional title. Tom Helsel, Master of Composition. Another beautiful shot for your portfolio.

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I'm Ready for my Closeup...
by BobsterLobster

Comment:
I still say you should work for Pentax. Dang, man. Or change your name to OptioMan and have the camera in the Altoids tin for the logo on your cape.