Mississippi Afternoon
by Strikeslip

Comment:
Would have liked this more if the processing had been less obvious...

Simple Faith
by StuckOnTheFarm

Comment:
Deja Vu... Wow - both of the shots of this locale are amazing. Giving the lighting & climatic conditions appear exactly the same, I'd have to guess this is Laura double-dipping on that ribbon winner. I might be wrong, but I don't care - this is also great rendition of that scene & I give it a 10.

She is...
by gloda

Comment:
I love shots that make your mind work like this one does. Excellent subject & execution - very sensual with a hint of mystery - 9

Biohazard
by smyk

Comment:
If a photo catches you & makes you pause like this one does, then it deserves at least a 9. Can't wait to hear how it was done!

Curls
by naomik

Comment:
I'm completely missing the 'diagonal' connection here, so I have to vote this down a bit. Composition is nice, but I'd like to have seen more from her eyes - they're a bit lost. There's nice modeling on her face & would have come out more with a boost in contrast - I know that's more a matter of personal taste, tho'. Iit's easy to critique to death when you're looking for it, but I do like this shot overall! Good luck!

Talking Myna
by sangeeth

Comment:
Lovely capture, but the 'diagonal' connection seems stretched here. Yes, I see the line of the bird from one corner to the other, but skewing the composition angle would have been compelling & more in the spirit of the challenge. Focus seems a bit soft around the head, anyway.

I'm pretty much a newbie here, though, so take my comments with a grain of salt - just 'cause I'm being critical doesn't mean I think MY stuff is doing any better! You'll likely lap my submission... Good luck!

Hanging by a stem
by Mrvile

Comment:
Nice jumper shot. I'm glad I came back through & decided to rate this higher than I had initially as it is a nice capture.

Mountain Fog
by zeuszen

Comment:
Although this has a strong first impression, contrast seems overdone. It would have been more evocative to me if there were more steps of grey vs. the strong black silhouette but the composition does grow on me! I'm pretty much a newbie here, though, so take my comments with a grain of salt - just 'cause I'm being critical doesn't mean I think MY stuff is doing any better! You'll likely lap my submission... Good luck!

Ro-Sham-Bo
by lil_mo

Comment:
Maybe I'm slow, but it took me a relatively looooong time to get this one...

Sharp as a tack
by Elvis_L

Comment:
Nice shot. I would have personally preferred more detail in the stem (deeper DOF).