Nymph
by Brielle

Comment:
Composition: 6 - The negative space to the right works well but I don't like the crop at the top
Technical: 3 - It seems way too dark. There is almost no detail in the hair and the eyes especially need to be a lot brighter.
Creativity: 5 - The leaves in the hair etc are a good attempt to make it a unique portrait, but a more interesting angle and pose etc would add interest.
Appeal: 4

Overall Calculated Average Score: 4

Pray for Surf
by ShannonLee

Comment:
Composition: 7 - Nicely using the rule of thirds but I find the horizon cutting through the armpits a tad distracting
Technical: 3 - Nice exposure and the colours are suitably warm but the use of NeatImage is way in excess here, obliterating all texture.
Creativity: 5 - Nice shot, and the yellow cast adds some originality.
Appeal: 5

Overall Calculated Average Score: 5

Wet Ride Ahead
by RolandB

Comment:
Composition: 7 - I like it, all areas of the photo have different points of interest.
Technical: 6 - A little dark overall, and not as sharp as it could be, but still a nice mood is evoked.
Creativity: 7 - The light really makes this unique
Appeal: 6 - I think a little more detail and sharpness would really improve this, but its definately an interesting shot.

Overall Calculated Average Score: 6

Freestyle
by Brin

Comment:
Composition: 6 - Nothing wrong here, just not the most intersting composition :)
Technical: 6 - Seems a little soft, and bringing up the highlights a bit more wouldnt hurt, but overall nicely done.
Creativity: 8 - GREAT! It really shows a lot of personality! :)
Appeal: 9 - Really funny shot :)

Overall Calculated Average Score: 7

Pollen Catcher
by geekssweet

Comment:
Composition: 4 - Its too centred in my opinion.
Technical: 3 - It looks like you've cropped a lot to get this close, and the sharpness and image quality has suffered.
Creativity: 3 - I would have liked a further out crop so that we could see more of the surrounding flower, which would separate it from similar bee shots.
Appeal: 3

Overall Calculated Average Score: 3

Aucun Titre
by L2

Comment:
Composition: 8 - Bit too much space at the top imo, but other than that, great!
Technical: 9 - Perfect exposure, perfect processing, perfect lighting. The only thing that bothers me a bit is the few yellowy patches around the shoulder. A localized hue/sat adjustment should help :)
Creativity: 8 - Nice dynamic pose makes it more than just a normal portrait shot.
Appeal: 10 - The great photo along with the attractive model gives this top marks for appeal :)

Overall Calculated Average Score: 9

A Boy And His Castle
by CNovack

Comment:
Composition: 5 - Good, but too much black at the bottom imo.
Technical: 5 - Nice exposure on the sky but there is actually some detail in the silhouette which I find distracting. Not enough to see it properly, but enough to stop it looking like a proper silhouette. Brightness/Contrast in PS would help make it darker, and also make the sky more vibrant.
Creativity: 6 - I like how the castle is almost as tall as him! :)
Appeal: 5 - Not an awful lot here to hold my interest for long, sorry.

Overall Calculated Average Score: 5

Guest star... Roy Hargrove
by alexgarcia

Comment:
Composition: 9 - Almost perfect, the right shoulder touching the frame is the only distraction
Technical: 9 - Again, almost perfect. I'd have liked it a little brighter in the highlights
Creativity: 6 - Not the most unique angle but the closeup and the background are good
Appeal: 9 - I really like this shot :)

Overall Calculated Average Score: 8

She Waits
by missinseattle

Comment:
Composition: 7 - Really nice, not quite centered but not quite following the generic "rules" - works well!
Technical: 6 - I like the soft focus and the high key but its a shame the hat blends into the sky.
Creativity: 6 - I like that it poses questions such as where is she going, and what is she looking at?
Appeal: 6 - Could add appeal by adding a slight sepia tint, really subtly, just to add some warmth. The B&W just seems a bit cold and uninteresting.

Overall Calculated Average Score: 6

Bird of Prey
by jimika

Comment:
Composition: 5 - I'd have liked some extra space of the left for it to "look into"
Technical: 5 - There is some overexposure on the head and I think the background would add more impact if it were darker.
Creativity: 4
Appeal: 5

Overall Calculated Average Score: 5