The fly
by marbo

Comment:
I've never seen a fly up close and personal like that... they really are colorful. The capture of the colors of the fly against the background makes this shot work really well. I think I have to give a 10 for this.

Father and Son
by arnit

Comment:
This is the ocean, or a large pool? The people in the background are distracting to this shot - too much background activity makes the negative space area lose its contrast with the subject.

Alone
by rickhd13

Comment:
I like the use of desaturation here - the balloon stands out well against the gray sky. Very well executed.

The Awakening Three
by Faye Pekas

Comment:
Well thought out and executed. I'm not sure about the border, although it does add good contrast.

Evening Lamp
by puya

Comment:
Very nice... I'd suggest that, while 640 is the longest a side can be, you don't have to use that much. The negative space in this pic would have worked better IMO with a bit less of it. Also, I think the sky should be a hair darker, like 10 minutes, to make the light stand out more. However, this is a well thought out shot.

Magic Carpet Ride
by channeled

Comment:
I see what you're trying to so here, and I like the idea. The shadow and the leaf contrast the background - but I think it could be better executed. The top of the pick has a green haze, and the overall background has a good bit of rainbow graining. I don't know what to suggest to rememdy the problem, but as it is I can't score it as highly as I would if those problems weren't there.

Final Sunset
by rcrawford

Comment:
I would love to know how you got those results... that's one awesome photograph. 10, if I'd voted.

Blackbear At Midnight
by bruster54

Comment:
Either there's nothing there, or the contrast is so poor that its just not visible.

Back Yard Visitor
by Gracious

Comment:
**Critique Club**
FIRST IMPRESSION: It's an armadillo. First thing I saw. Background somewhat flat.

CHALLENGE: "Create a photograph where right angles produce the strength of the image." I'm not sure that you've accomplished that task - while I see a few right angles in the photograph, they don't stand out as being critical to the photograph itself.

COMPOSITION: The shadows and lighting seem to make the photograph seem flat. The level of detail/focus is good, but it just doesn't jump out to me. While the armadillo adds an element of interest, it just doesn't seem enough to compentsate.

TECHNICAL: Somewhat flat... I think either a different angle of shot, or photographer positioning, would give this image more depth.

CONCLUSION: I can see where this meets the challenge, though the presentation of the few right angles in this shot could be better. I'm fairly sure it's the angle you shot this from that makes it flatter and less appealing than it would have been otherwise. Take this into account next time, and I think your images will improve quite a bit.

Thanks for sharing and good luck in future challenges!

Inside Looking Out
by connie

Comment:
This is one of the cutest photographs I have seen in a long time. I like the depth of field, but the cuteness is what really strikes me. Comment only - no vote.