Double Tragedy
by bandit

Comment:
I like how the flare actually points toward the crosses, but I think this would be a more powerful image without the car in the frame.

The Dam Steps
by ecameron

Comment:
A vertical composition emphasizing the ascending steps might have worked better here.

Angel of the North
by fredandaud

Comment:
Nice use of the other people to add scale to the shot.

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by davidbedard

Comment:
Nice nostalgic still life. Well composed with good DOF.

Hats Off To You!!!
by doctabrez

Comment:
Nice composition and pose, but a few problems lessen the impact. First, the face, especially the eyes, could stand being a bit sharper. Second, the edge of her sleeve overlapping the forehead is a bit distracting and takes away from the framing effect achieved with her arm and hair. These are somewhat minor and possibly subject to taste, but the real show stopper for me is the final issue. The blown out highlights in the shirt and near hand pull attention away from the face, which should be the main focus of attention.

Shape of my Heart
by unicum

Comment:
I feel like there's just a little too much going on here. A simpler crop with just the central figure and the tree would be much more effective.

OH, HECK !!!!!
by Beetle

Comment:
Well thought out and staged. Good use of DOF to show the entire story without allowing the shot to get too cluttered.

3 of a kind!
by willagher

Comment:
There's some potential here but the cars should be further down near the bottom third of the frame, i.e. "rule of thirds". There are some situations where breaking the rule might work, but I don't think this is one of them. The centered composition here lacks interest. I'd also suggest a viewpoint further to the left so that the barn could form a consistent background across the entire photo as the weathered wood fits in nicely with the feel of neglect. Finally, the date in the lower right just plain needs to go.

Butterfly Collection
by beaflies

Comment:
Very nice colors but I think the crop should be a bit tighter on the butterflies as they are the subject of the photo. The strong contrast between the blue sky and green foliage currently dominates the photo and the eye is drawn to it rather than the butterflies since they make up such a small proportion of the image.

"When you have eliminated the impossible........."
by espy2

Comment:
Excellent composition and setup but I think it needs to have the contrast increased just a bit. There's too much middle grey and no true blacks or whites.