Scuba diver
by Anand

Comment:
7 - Like it. Criticism; maybe slightly different coloring/toning/contrast. Different crop may have made this better in my opinion, not sure.

The Embrace
by lenah

Comment:
7 - Like this, although I see 'the dance' more so, but just my opinion. Criticism; not much, perhaps more detail on the 'embracers', making them 'pop out' more, not sure.

He Grew Nervous Hearing Their Taunts -- "Apple Pie... Apple Pie..."
by joro

Comment:
7 - Good and humorous, but the title is what makes it in my opinion, and while not normally a 'fan' of 'title heavyweight', given this Challenge, the 'text addition restrictions', your 'subject' and the 'emotion' you were conveying (and did so well too) - I make an exception. Criticism; perhaps a different crop and angle.

Roman Emperor
by Gauti

Comment:
8 - Like this. Criticism; difficult I imagine given the 'placement' of the subject and the 'depth of field', however I would like to see the 'emperor' more vivid, with more detail in the texture, although I realize you may lose the 'profile effect' in doing so. Perhaps a different crop too, depending what is above 'his forehead'.

Lady of the Forest
by Transit

Comment:
8 - Like this. Criticism; somehow, would like to have seen more depth and perhaps 'creative' lighting. Colors and texture are nice, just like to see both emphasized 'somehow'. Perhaps a slightly different crop too, not sure.

Grief
by tate

Comment:
8 - Well done. Criticism; perhaps the lighting, but difficult, as it seems to me you are going for a somewhat 'high key' effect, but the 'face' (at least I see a 'tiny' one, not just the 'overshadowing posture', which is perhaps all you were going for, if so apologies) in the 'living banana' - somehow - I would like to see 'enhanced' more, difficult, especially retaining the shadow, 'perspective' and said 'high key' effect.

Forbidden vegetable
by LevT

Comment:
8 - 'Good'. Criticism; some finer lace to enhance the 'illusion' may have made this better in my opinion, however I do like the color & texture combinations you have achieved with this. Lighting seems good, particularly given the 'shine' of the 'subject', was likely difficult. Shame about the 'eroded flesh'.

“If you drink don't drive. Don't even putt.”
by Marc923

Comment:
8 - Good. Criticism; the lighting(?) on the top right of the ball detracts slightly, would like to have seen the 'dimples' all the way around. Good texture on the grass, whole composition and set up is good.

"Thank You", said Red to Green, "that was very Complementary of you."
by STEINR

Comment:
8 - Like this, including the title. Criticism; not much, perhaps that light(?) mainly on the right, is a little distracting. Difficult, but would like to have seen a little more clarity on the 'bunch', and perhaps even incorporating the veins in the leaf under more if possible. Maybe a tighter crop or just closer, not sure.

Float
by jaxed

Comment:
8 - Nice. Criticism; wish it were pure red and green, so different angle/placement. Nice coloring, nice drops, perhaps a slightly softer background (seems a little noisy). Nice composition, with the elevated leaf on table/plate/etc, just like to have seen that end of the leaf in focus too. Not sure on the frame.