From the Garden
by tmorninglory96

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

Nice detail, good b/w color tones-wonder if a little bump in the whites would add to it? just a thought. Lots of textures to look at.

Good luck

Abandoned Steps
by sylandrix

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

Good variety of textures here and color contrast. I like the left to right flow of it.

Good luck

Violet Bud
by enticing

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

Seems a little dark but I'm thinking that if it was lighter you'd probably lose the details so I'll leave that alone. Good focus and detail.

Good luck

Toasted Ribbon
by emilarab

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

Other than the flash spot in the middle of the lower part of the ribbon it is well executed.

Good luck

Nuts
by Alain

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=0
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=1
Attractiveness=0

Nice unique image with a great variey of textures. At first I was thinking it was overexposed but I think it is ok like this.

Good luck

Wall in Mexico
by BAMartin

Comment:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=1
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

Nice variety of textures. I like the b/w, seems a little tilted.

Good luck

Ancient Celtic Roots
by amber

Comment:

Originally posted by amber: Post challenge. I'm really surprised as to how many people see no connection between 'roots' and family. Even everyday language reflects it - Going back to my roots; family tree...etc. One of the most popular geneology sites is called 'Rootsweb. We speak of putting down roots; uprooting ourselves and on and on....

It is amazing how some people on this site, built around being creative, can have no sense of creativity at all. It might stem (no pun intended) from the fact that anyone today can get a good quality camera that will give them nice photos so they instantly think they are an expert.

Sorry you didn't do so well but don't let the closed minded people deter you, this shot has a history and meaning to you so it is great.

Morning Swim
by amber

Comment:
Amber you had posted a thread about self - DQ, if this is the image you wanted to DQ I'm glad you didn't. It didn't get a ribbon but still a great picture. I think it is unique and the colors are great. Sorry I didn't vote in this challenge, maybe I could have helped :).

Congrats on the top 50, lately I'm lucky to make it past 4.5.

Emerging
by swallace

Comment:
sweet capture. Good job

Most Uncomfortable Ride
by awpollard

Comment:
This bad boy looks familiar to me...can you pm me as to where you shot this after the challenge? Thanks.