Residents Bundle Up as Record Lows Hit Monroe, Louisiana
by movieman

Comment:
Your title totally makes me think you've just shoehorned this otherwise great shot into this challenge. Out of so many other ways to get this in ("Local artist Joe Blow has a vision" "After ten years in prison, innocent man sees freedom") you've guaranteed a slew of DNMC votes. I love the framing here - the glasses around the eyes, the hood around the face, and the whole thing off-centered. The b&w really brings the viewer to his face.

Corruption at City Hall - Story on Page 2
by Sheryll

Comment:
Really cool shot. But it doesn't tell me any story at all about corruption, which is what your title says it is. The distortion is cool, but it's people who are corrupt, not the building. (And the one burnt out bulb is way too subtle.) This would be great for a feature on restoration or the architecture of City Hall

She's back!
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Cool shot. But because it's a photojournalism challenge, I need to see her face, especially with that title. Or (and I can't believe I'm saying this) be more specific with the title. Ignoring the challenge though -- great job with the lighting; the backlight and hair halo are really nice as is the looooon shadow.

Stress managment becoming an increasing problem among students
by WCpilot

Comment:
That fluorescent lighting must have killed you. This looks like it might have been a set-up shot, though, so I would think you could have done something about the lights. Still, it's a good shot for photojournalism. The bookbag next to the laptop is a nice touch.

Fall Arrives in Lake George
by levyj413

Comment:
I'm just not buying this as photojournalism. For that title, I'd expect to see more -- more leaves, a field of trees changing colors, a kid holding this leaf. If you're going to do a set-up shot for photojournalism, there definitely needs to be more story.

BIkers Roll in for Rally
by neophyte

Comment:
It's a shame your subject's face is half-hidden. I think it would be better if he were either turned away like everyone else or facing the camera, either full-on or 3/4.

Small Town News: MAYOR DECLARES LEAF FIGHT
by annig

Comment:
Terrible title for this challenge, but a great shot.

Combatting the Big Silence: AIDs is Killing Africa
by Skip

Comment:
Fantastic job with the depth of field on this one.

Phalaenopsis
by daryn

Comment:
There's something off about this, and I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe the lighting is too flat/soft?

Rewired
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
I hope you do a non-Basic version of this to get rid of your reflection in the glass. The idea is great, but some of the reflections are distracting.