Distinct Positive Lovin'
by Ubersteiny

Comment:
REALLY GREAT SHOT HERE = 8

Silky smooth as in a tie, or were you thinking something else?
by Muppet

Comment:
outch the shadow kills. Use a bounce flash or place fine tissue over the flash to soften. Well that is of course it is was not intentional.

Dirty Pig Lovers
by Charlene

Comment:
How cool is this shot. Great title and capture and I do not care that it is not an album square crop. + 9

Delicate Painted Ladies "Behind the Mask"
by Melethia

Comment:
Great punch to this shot and like the sheet music in the cheeks. a well deserved 9

Devoted Pasta Lovers
by De Sousa

Comment:
COOOOOOOOL composition, cant dance? I can see why, your laces are tied. Great focus and detail. Fab colour and title.

Delicate Pink Lilies
by h2

Comment:
I think this is just beautiful. Great focus, composition and colour. Blue for you for sure IMO = 10

Dog Pound Lounge
by Evil-Chihuahua

Comment:
Just adore this capture. How you got all four dos to pose I will never know. I think that they are guitar hero props and mini amps not to mention the pack of cards, dog biscuits, beer, drumsticks, bandanna and even a neon light this just so well thought-out. My first impression was that it required a little contrast but then I changed my mind as it give a hazy dry ice stage look. OMG its FIRST-CLASS = 10

Dance
by kolasi

Comment:
Fantastic image with great composition and DOF is just right for this image. Good use of B&W too. The distraction is what appears to be a shadow across the bottom of the shot which is a real shame. = 8

As Go the Fish, So Goes the Culture
by xianart

Comment:
Nice shot and composition. Good use of B&W to enphasise age. Negatives for me is the DOF I feel it is neither one or the other as it is it is distracting. IMO the background should have less focus. The crop to the top of the shot is too low and it makes the shot feel unbalanced. = 7

Boat's Bloody Bow
by madcrabber

Comment:
Hi from the critique club

A Charming composition in this shot.
The shadow which passes over a large part of the left hull subdues the colour and contrast of the image. Could you have moved to the right, to push the shadow back a bit? There is also a shadow under the anchor to the left which, if made more prominent would add depth and detail. You could have used the burn tool in PP to achieve this effect.
I think that the reflection in the water is wonderful and adds great texture to the image. The colour of the boat at the water edge and within the water is where the shadow cast is most noticeable and I think that use of the burn/dodge tool may have been used to even the colour shift out a little.
You could use the sponge tool to saturate the red rusty streaks as suggested in your comments but I think it is quite striking as it is.

In general this is a fine abstract shot with striking textures and colour. Your score reflects the wide variety of preference within the DPC voters and some will not appreciate its artistic quality. I think it is delightful
I hope you find this critique useful and I wish you good luck in future challenge entries
Regards Rosie