Baltimore National Aquarium
by o2bskating

Comment by C-town driver:
Nice subject you've chosen. IMHO the shot may have had more of an impact if shot tighter. I think everything left of the colored mosaic could have been excluded completely to emphasize the main sibject more. Just my opinion, nice shot nonetheless

Shellumination
by o2bskating

Comment by MacDonald:
smooth - nice

Conception
by o2bskating

Comment by Lustre:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Technical elements
Fireworks are obviously a difficult subject. I think you'd managed the exposure and shutter speed well, although it looks a little blurry. I would guess that the shutter speed was a bit slow given the focal length used.

Composition
The new fireworks rising, and the big bold firework centred within the darker one are really good - they convey the fireworks rising and exploding well. They are a bit isolated though - I would have liked to see some ground / buildings / people included to put the fireworks into context, although for this particular challenge it wouldn't have added anything valuable.

Border / Title
The title is brilliant - I can understand why some people feel you were using the title to fit the image into the challenge, and to a degree I agree, but it's also witty and simple. The image works well without a border, and doesn't really need one.

Personal / Emotional qualities
The image doesn't stir a lot of emotion in me - which is possibly why it didn't rate very well in the challenge. There isn't anything that holds your attention for a long time or makes you think.

Summary
Whilst there is nothing wrong with the image, it just doesn't have any real wow factor. Good luck with future challenges though - I really liked your City Life image and gave it a 7.

Shellumination
by o2bskating

Comment by olbol:
Good shot, but a wee bit more of sharpness would make it truly brilliant.

Shellumination
by o2bskating

Comment by fellajr:
Like it, 7

Shellumination
by o2bskating

Comment by Melethia:
A little soft and grainy, though it fits the mood of the pic. Background is kind of distracting, though, since it's hard to tell what it is.

Baltimore National Aquarium
by o2bskating

Comment by echoman:
needs to be straightened and it's a bit dark. could use a boost in contrast.

Set in Time
by o2bskating

Comment by monkeyfly:
Vacation photo.

Set in Time
by o2bskating

Comment by Pinetree28:
Looking for a clock, but can't se one?

Conception
by o2bskating

Comment by Wade:
Ditto to what the last 2 commenters said. I thought this was an excellent idea and photography. I dont know why it is, but a lot of voters have really narrow minds.