Mask Eyes
by Swashbuckler

Comment:
Interesting :) I'm not really sure how to comment on this one... The negative space would seem to be the area around the gem stone? - jmsetzler

Memorial
by BAMartin

Comment:
beautiful image... I think that negative space 'subjects' are the best choices for this challgenge... the clouds in the background really add to the sense of 'struggle' you have presened in this photo... great work :) = 9 - jmsetzler

Blew it
by Froober

Comment:
very nice use of a high key atmosphere for your photo :) excellent job at keeping the background even as well... the darker area at the top is barely noticeable. The high key nature of this image really helps deliver a sense of anger and stress to go along with this garbage can... nice shot :) - 8 - jmsetzler

Hannah
by Zeissman

Comment:
This is quite nice... The composition is excellent and i particularly like the crop you chose on this photo... The dark background and the position of the subject create a nice 'negative' space in the image. The only critique I have is the uneven catch light in the child's eyes. Catch lighting is not easy all the time, but this is very close... great work :) = 9 - jmsetzler

Dahlia
by Kaz

Comment:
beautiful :) I'm giving this photo a 10 even though i have a critique... the uneven lighting on the flower seems just a bit odd for me... however, the overall wow factor on this photo is quite impressive. I'm glad you chose black and white also :) = 10 - jmsetzler

Runner
by lionelm

Comment:
10... can't explain why :) - jmsetzler

Fireside
by inspzil

Comment:
This is a very interesting shot. There is plenty of negative space :) The soft focus here, i believe, is VERY effective in this situation. When I look at this image, I am drawn directly to the child's face. The interest that i find there is the fact that it is split between light and dark right down the middle. I believe that this would have been a GREAT composition of just the head and shoulders of this boy in the firelight :) As the image is presented here, I would have preferred a minor movement of the subject to the right side of the frame to make the entire image more off balance :) - very nice shot and great idea :) - jmsetzler

UFO
by indigo997

Comment:
Indigo, great shot... congrats on second :)

UFO
by indigo997

Comment:
Very unique concept! I love the lighting on this shot... shooting through glass is not easy and you have done a great job here... good work! = 9 - jmsetzler

Strike
by Konador

Comment:
Fire definitely does wekk against a dark background :)

Meets Challenge: 10
Technical Merit: 7
Artistic Merit: 5
Creative Merit: 5
WOW Factor: 5

Score: 6 - JMSetzler