gemstones
by mcmurma

Comment:

Composition6
Originality9
Technical Aspects6
Meets Challenge6
Total Score7

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Movie, At My Fingertips
by jgoings

Comment:

Composition9
Originality7
Technical Aspects8
Meets Challenge9
Total Score8

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Take the Rough with the Smooth
by sulamk

Comment:

Composition5
Originality9
Technical Aspects6
Meets Challenge7
Total Score7

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Loved
by Froober

Comment:

Composition6
Originality9
Technical Aspects5
Meets Challenge4
Total Score6

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Dress Up
by Sonifo

Comment:
I would have liked to see the coplete hat, a little less of the bottom would not have hurt. Otherwise nice.

Phobic?
by indigo997

Comment:
I think this is a superb picture, it probably will score lower than you deserve due to the number of insect and spider entries. It is by far the best "critter" entry, (by my estimation) in this challenge. That includes mine which is hovering at about 5.35 now. Your's gets a 10 from me - Autool.

Bee Attack (live bee)
by Swashbuckler

Comment:
You have a nice macro of this honey bee, and she/he is on skin too. It doesn't look very threatening though, but a very good shot. A 7 by Autool

Potomac Police
by BAMartin

Comment:
I may be old fashioned but I still like to think of police presence as a comforting feeling. They could mean fear to others so I will keep an open mind here. If you could have waited until the other boat was in front of the police boat I think it would have done something for the interest factor. Also you might have panned to the right and eliminated the bridge, then it would have been almost total marine scene. A 5 by Autool. Nice crisp shot.

Childhood - in memoriam
by ss

Comment:
Everything here looks intentional, lighting, composition and color. Even though the degree of difficulty is low I like the end result.

Jackson Refraction
by LanSnake

Comment:
You experimented and came up with a shot that fulfilled the challenge. Well done.