Purple sunset
by Brin

Comment:
I love this shot, but I have a question. Did you use a filter on the front of the 300D or was it applied after in Photoshop? I only ask because I think (don't quote me) photographic filters are not allowed in Basic Editing. Like I said, I'm probably wrong as no one else has mentioned it.

I love the comp. The little boat plays well with the position of the sun. This contrast in the clouds vs sky is nice. I love skys that give the feel of montion.

Congrats, and I really hope it stick.

firewater
by ursula

Comment:
Ursula,

This bodes well for our team!

I love this shot, and I look forward to working with you.

Iain

Waterdrop
by gazdi

Comment:
Three things I like about this image.

Duotone suits it well, I think.
DoF is cool, draws my eye to the water drop
Composition is balanced

I also don't get how the carpet (is it carpet?) hasn't sucked in the water drop.

Good shot.

Three Trumpets
by dsherwin

Comment:
Three Euphoniums

Cleopatra
by LalliSig

Comment:
OK, what did this guys say? Obviously wasn't 'you suck' ;D

A new pose for a freckle faced modle
by Krisby

Comment:
You are quite literally one of the most stuning and naturally beautiful people in this world. EVER!

Never stop taking self-portraits.

This would have finished much higher had the challenge had been more sympathic to your entry.

Fun in the Sun
by whiteroom

Comment:
I love the postcard feel of this. Good one!

Apollo
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
A lot of effort went in to this. It's the kind of thing my teacher wife would do!

I think the image would be stronger if the Apollo was approaching the sun from the left rather than leaving the sun to the right, but that's just me.

Tubular...
by IreneM

Comment:
This would be much more effective if you took some more time over making those tubes. Also a tweak of the contrast and of the white balance in camera (or RAW) would make this pop more. The tubes look a little dull and grey. (5)

paper rainbow
by margiemu

Comment:
Shame you didn't turn the centre green one around so the tape wasn't showing. Also, greater care with making the tubes would have made this a better shot. Glue instead of tape also. Contrast and comp is good, and it's a great idea. Shame the overall execution is as good. (5)