Looking Toward A Brighter Day
by aerogurl

Comment:
I see a winner here. The lighting in this totally makes the shot and sets off teh composition. Just brilliant and enviable. Very inspiring work 10

"Sean" - 35 - Needs $17 for a Room
by Skip

Comment:
This is one of the best profiles I"ve seen in a challenge. The colours from the light are beautiful. You've relaly capured expression here. I'm not sure that it speaks to the poverty theme though - maybe if there was a little bit more of a background (something looking impoverished in the background) or something that shows what teh person is wearing. The face itself does not look "poverty' to me. HOwever, really beautiful (actually, stunning) image. 9

Silvia
by cyano

Comment:
Horray! I now count about four or five quality images in this entire challenge. Yours is one of teh very best. I love the contrast here. This is supurb in black and white. THe expression is AMAZING. I love the DOF. Everythign about this image is pitch perfect. Well done. I hope you take the top ribbon home. 10

Late Detention
by Artan

Comment:
This is a near perfect image. THe white balance is perfect. The streaming sun is amazing. The old desk is really dramatic. Love the Pink Floyd like touch of the costume here. I find the image just a tiny bit out of focus though and that's a shame. I realize doing an unsharp mask or sharpen doesn't always work. I do love this though. Well done! 9

Breaking Point
by aznym

Comment:
There are so few good quality images in this challenge. But this one really stands out. I love the contrast - the depth of the black. The drama. It's so compelling. Plus, you shot something totally different from everyone else. Bravo. 10

Exam day - Focus
by nico_blue

Comment:
FinallY! A good quality image in this challenge. I love the curved lines and the motion/non-motion. It's a very interesting shot. The white balance is perfect. Very well done - 10

Art Class
by superpope

Comment:
A 10. Really great DOF. INteresting colours and life in this image.

Monkey Business
by debitipton

Comment:
I absolutely love this one. Love the DOF. Love the expression. You caught personality - something that every wildlife photographer should strive for.

Anas platyrhynchos - Mallard (Wild Duck)
by agwright

Comment:
Amazing fall colours - in the bird and the background. Aweomse sense of movement. Love that the eye is looking back at you. This is going to do really well!

Bufo americanus
by chuck

Comment:
Excellent personality in this shot - You're going to win a ribbon with this one.