Defiance
by violinist123

Comment:
Looks like the drill sergeant is givimg them a hard time! A well captured moment with good lighting. It is a shame that the chap at the centre back and the girl to the right of the main subject aren't looking in the same direction as the others, as it does take away some of the impact. Good work, though. 9.

Light house
by Firsty

Comment:
A starnge photo - the sky seems somehow seperate from the rest of the photo. Nonetheless, as a black and white photo it utilises the full range of shades from b through to w, and is earning an 8 from me.

Reflections of Dinner
by Nobody

Comment:
This is just so lovely - realy subtle and under-stated, One of my two 10s.

Satin Wings
by NikonJeb

Comment:
You have caught some good detail in the bird, which is always difficult with white plumage, but the composition is dull and uninteresting.

Neon Music Shop Window
by Sheryll

Comment:
I gave you a 3 for this, although it was a very close run thing to a 4 - don't be too disheartened though, because I did vote consistently lower than my average throughout this challenge. Ivo has pretty much summed up my feelings - you have competently photographed someone elses artwork, but haven't brought anything of yourself to it. I note that you say you had originally wanted to photograph the series of three panels, but that someone was sat in front of one of them - I wonder whether there might have been a photo opportunity in that. Hope this explains one of your votes.

Glassware
by nicoledb

Comment:
A really strong study in b&w. I have some reservations about the overall composition, but a very strong entry nonetheless.

Inspect Carefully
by ElGordo

Comment:
Superb texture and detail and good tonal ranges.

Absolut Spots
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Love the idea and composition - I think it could have done with a bit more brightness to give it some added umph. Nonetheless, a solid 6.

Hot Spots
by lucienaw

Comment:
I feel that a photo should have some purpose - but I can't find one here...

Star Spots
by sherpet

Comment:
A bit too over-saturated for my taste, but disregarding that it is certainly a strong composition, sharply focussed and fits the challenge well.