For some, Death comes too soon
by KristinaG

Comment:
photo: 6
narrative: 10

I gave this an 8 overall. I think the narrative drives it, but there seems to be some technical (or rather aesthetic) issues that lower the image overall. Initially I thought this was a very sharp snapshot, and it wasn't until I took a bit more time with it that I realized it wasn't. I think it looks this way because of the color cast of the candles -not used to 'non-white' light, but also because of the cropping of one of the main subjects (my biggest irk). I know this is out of your control, but one of the things I noticed between the relationship of the title and image is that the boys don't necessarily appear to be mourning/sad, and depending on how the viewer chooses to read into it, they both have faces that almost seem to express curiosity.

hope it helps!

"everything you can imagine is real"
by alexlky

Comment:
I don't know what to say other than "wow."
Stunning shot. 10 from me. I hope you share your technique, as this doesn't look like your typical "shake the camera like hell- motion blur"

Seeking stillness, her index finger strikes
by dasser

Comment:
"stillness not found, trying again tomorrow"

7

Exploited Master Chef Contemplates Opening Mcdonald's
by jagar

Comment:
wonderful.

A neighbour's barn, a childhood lost
by KarenNfld

Comment:
the sad and semi-cryptic title makes me think of sexual predators.

Story of my life: shit happens.
by SaraR

Comment:
as much as I don't want to, this is getting a high vote from me. I'm disgusted, yet at the same time, there's so many wonderful things happening in this. narrative, check. focus, check. stopped motion mid crap, check. but what ultimately makes this: why the heck does it look like the bird is concentrating so hard?

Adventure Cycling Through All 50 States
by acoppola

Comment:
Wonderful perspective

Bakesale Betty, Oakland, CA
by GeneralE

Comment:
The most delicious chicken sandwich in Oakland.

A wise old owl?... Who?.... Me?
by fldave

Comment:
photo: 6
narrative/title: 8

The quality of this feels a little wonky, a bit less than sharp, a bit of color aberation... feels like a huge crop. The owl is making the perfect gesture- which helps the narrative tremendously.

Navigating Life's Shades and Highlights Together
by tvsometime

Comment:
photo: 6
narrative/title: 6

I think what makes this image so captivating is that the shadows appear to be holding hands. With that in mind, I do wish they weren't cropped as much.