Childhood Stolen
by karmat

Comment:
This is a very nicely executed photo.. I love the black and white and the exposure between light and dark is excellent... good shot! = 9 - jmsetzler

Fear This
by David Ey

Comment:
This is an excellent shot... the depth of field is perfect. I like being able to see the rifling in the barrel.. I know i'm too close :) good shot! = 9 - jmsetzler

The end of the world...
by Maverick

Comment:
good firework shot! The positioning of the explosion is excellent :) = 7 - jmsetzler

wayward son
by LanSnake

Comment:
I think this is my favorite photo in this challenge. I love the lighting and the sun peeking out from behind the tree. The gradient color in the sky adds a really nice touch to this image as well.. I love the silhouette o fhe face on the left... great shot! = 10 - jmsetzler

Lycosidae sp.
by UberFish

Comment:
very nice spider shot... I love the face :) This photo could possibly use a little more depth of field... = 7 - jmsetzler

Potomac Police
by BAMartin

Comment:
I like the fact that you positioned the boat so it has room to 'move' in the frame rather than putting it in the center... = 6 - jmsetzler

No Visible Means Of Support
by GeneralE

Comment:
I'm not a real fan of the neon or solarization effect in this image. Since I can't see the original, I don't know if it adds or detracts from it... = 5 - jmsetzler

Sample in a Jar
by miller

Comment:
urine sample? lol... this is actually a pretty neat shot... good work :) = 7 - jmsetzler

Everything is Rosey
by Zeissman

Comment:
cute kid :) = 5 - jmsetzler

Qualification:

I apologize for the blount comment with the score... i rate photos at a 5 that are 'average' in my mind... now.. what would make this portrait better than average?

1. The pink linen doesn't appear natural to me and it gives me the slight impression that she is being choked by it.
2. i think you are a little close to the subject. I would like to either see a little more breathing room or a little less pink linen.
3. I believe that some vertical wrinkles in the linen would create some nice shadows on her face and would allow some more interesting dispersion of the light in this shot.
4. I personally prefer lighting from a side angle for portrait shots.. about 45 degrees off center.

You did a great job with the catch lighting in her eyes... this is a very important element of a nice portrait shot :)

Please don't take these critiques personally. I was sincere with the 'cute kid' remark. Ms Susan is a cutie for sure :) She's lucky to have a dad that enjoys taking pictures... she will appreciate all of these one day for sure :)

Inner Focus
by myqyl

Comment:
Nice shot! I think the foreground focus could be a little sharper thought... = 6 - jmsetzler