Stillness
by bucket

Comment:
A bit too intense around the sun, but overall very good. There are several things that really make me like this. First is the leading lines in the fields and how they are oriented toward the barn. The second is the light that can be seen coming through the barn doors, and finally, the low clouds and snow, which break up the darkness just right. Well done! 8

Together
by maxim

Comment:
It took me a moment to figure out what this was, but once I did, I was very impressed, and sat looking at it for a while. It's subtle, but very emotive, and has a whole range of feelings associated with it. Very well done, wonderful lighting and composition. I fear this will not do as well as it deserves, but know that you succeeded.

Where did the drummers go?
by Judi

Comment:
Unusual take on the drummers, but it really works. Simple, but elegant.

five
by idp

Comment:
I wasn't sure I liked this at first, but the more I studied it, the more I did. Partly it's the color contrasts, the red lips, the hat, and the way the gold just jumps out at you. And partly it's the pose and the use of a model to show the rings, and the fact that they are a varied selection of rings. Well done.

Hey, When are those Three French Hens Going to Show Up?
by noraneko

Comment:
Very nice portrait of him, tack sharp and very colorful. Perhaps a bit of a stretch to the challenge, but a very nice piece of photography.

French Hens 3 - Frenchmen 2
by jjbeguin

Comment:
A great shot, and interesting to study. More photojournalistic or environmental portrait in style, but it meets the challenge very well, with an unique vision. You put the motion blur to great use, very artfully done.

5 Golden Rings
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment:
Unique (and beautiful) piece of jewelry, it really lends itself to the challenge. Solid capture, although the background might look a bit better were it blown to solid white. I'm not crazy about the border either, but that's just a personal thing.

Swan-a-Swimming
by KarenNfld

Comment:
The best of the swan captures in this challenge, IMO. There's only one of him, but he is artfully shown, with great detail and excellent technical skill. Well done!

5th day of christmas
by LalliSig

Comment:
Very emotive shot. The contrast between the rings and the hands has a lot of feeling and meaning to it, and it really comes across. On top of which, the technicals are very good as well.

Two Turtle Doves
by SaraR

Comment:
I can only imagine what it took to get this shot. It's a wonderful capture. Great composition, exposure dead on, and it meets the challenge dead-on. On top of which, it's very enjoyable. 10