Dozing off...
by InnaN

Comment:
Very creative. My only complaint would be your general composition. I like the subject matter and the overall layout of your elements. I would, however, either compose this one on center or obviously off center. There is a slight angle in your point of view that gives the composition an awkward look. Again, very creative, but pay a little more attention to your setup and composition. 6.

Ninefinity
by BuddyBaum

Comment:
Very dizzying. Interesting take on the subject and I like several aspects of the image. I did the leading lines you created, and I like the transition into bright white. The depth of field also does a good deal to add interest to the image. Outside of the relatively mundane subject matter, I have no ideas for improvement and score growth. From me, a 6.

Nine
by brittulmer

Comment:
While not a bad idea, this image could have benefited from some better execution and post-processing. First of all, the shadow at the bottom right corner strongly competes with your subject. As my eye wanders the frame, it is captured in attempting to figure out what that shadow is. Secondly, the tonal range is fairly flat. I'd like to see the shadows deeper and darker without losing much of the detail that is there. I'd also like to see the whites with a little more pop. As it is, there is far too much gray over the entire image. Last, I'd like to see a more straight-on capture of the shadow. The angle of the shadow adds a great deal of distortion to the figure that I know to be human. Again, nice idea, and with some more time spent in shooting, I think that this one had greater potential. As it is, I score it a 5.

Ode to Trent Reznor
by tfarrell23

Comment:
I really like your shallow depth of field, composition, subject matter, and crystal clear focus where the focus belongs. I have been fairly critical in the challenge thus far for images using nine objects without all the objects in focus, but this one works very well. I dare say it, but I will be surprised if this one doesn't ribbon. Though, DPC seems to surprise me with nonsense almost every single day. Great capture and good luck with the voters. A solid 9 from me.

Naukuh
by Photologist

Comment:
Interesting silhouette. Great, transitioning and complimenting complementing colors in your sunset. I think that I'd like to see it even a bit more offset in the crop. 5.

Girls prefer nine best friends
by mbish7373

Comment:
I like the idea, bu the execution seems to be a bit lacking. The shallow depth of field works well for the image, but the muted colors detract from the pop and sparkle that the image should/could have. Your border also takes away from the overall quality of the presentation. I like a clean, thick, white border with a small, 1-2 px back line separating the image from the white border. That's all a matter of personal preference, but a clean look would have served this one much better. I like the square, centered composition. It plays nicely with the symmetry of the subject. I am going to go 5 here, but there is tons of room to grow this vote.

Nine
by davidw

Comment:
Great idea and a nicely seen macro, but this one is way too dark. 5.

Petalicious
by japrice

Comment:
The challenge topic seems lost here. 1.

Into the black hole
by Budya

Comment:
Creative, interesting, and well composed. Not normally one of my favorite types of images, but this one is nice. Good choice of cool tones as well. 6.

Nine Birdhouses
by sfmorris

Comment:
I think the business in the frame provides too many distractions to for the photo. I do think that you fall well within the spirit of the challenge, but it feels like more of a snapshot that a planned image. Not a shoehorn by any means, but still in need of better composition and execution. 5.