Curves
by Melethia

Comment:
I do like this a lot; it has a nice balance to it. I think it is a great shame the highlights on the jug are as blown as they are.

The Dock at Dusk
by Bankson

Comment:
Remarkable. I would never have thought to do low-key on water. Very effective, although I do find some aspects of the image too out of focus, especially by comparison to the high sharpness on the water.

I Love to Read
by debitipton

Comment:
Very good execution. Wish I could achieve a background like that - it really causes your subject to jump out. Only complaint it the reflection on the cover of the book, shame about that.

Dunce
by ShutterPug

Comment:
Poor Pug. No trademark shots next week. Not much to say really. No major technical flaws; just a few compositional points. I dislike the corner line of the wall (although not sure what you could have doen about it). The colors are all similar so it lacks contrast and 'pop'.

Class of Art
by fannsi

Comment:
Nice composition. I think this will do well, especially as the competition isn't that great. What could make this better? I think the curve of the background is too abrupt, it would have been nice for it to be less noticable. The texture of the paper/cloth in the forebround is distracting. I'm no pro on the subject, but I guess you would have to elevate your subject to get rid of this. The hard shadows are also distracting. Again, I'm no pro, but I guess you would want to diffuse your lighting. Keep practising and you'll get it.

Old fashioned learning
by alexgarcia

Comment:
I sure hope that text was printed out.... Nice shot. I especially love the sense of texture. Shame about the blowout in the botton left corner.

Not Bifocals
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
almost wish I was a member just to give you a ten. I feel honour bound to try make up for the biased votes that will got he other direction. Sadly it's a member challenge. and I'm going to have to let you down. Nice beard....

Cell-phone Tree
by bgable

Comment:
Shame about the size. I think this is exactly on challenge.

Excuse me! What are YOU looking at????
by Judi

Comment:
???? Who me?

Not sure how this is disguise; unless that clevage is from a different part of the anatomy. What a horrible thought. nearing then end of my voting so am inclinded to give you the benefit of the doubt.

The composition of this just doesn't work for me. I think the portrait profile makes the bust look squeezed and flat (sorry). Landscape, I think, would have been more effective. Well, at least you succeed in drawing the view in strong leading lines for the men out here.

Flight of Fancy
by notbiscuit

Comment:
I'm assuming this is a tent or building turned upside down. just as likely I could be wrong. Nice idea.