Quality Time
by esdarby

Comment:
I'm a neophyte to photography and offering critiques but I really like this shot. The colors and the focus seem good to me but it's the mood that I love. There's a feeling of friendship/love that is denoted by the long bench and the proximity of the sitters as well as a sense of mystery evoked by the point of view. It awakens a desire to know more. As a neophyte I expect I am more influenced by mood than technical accuracy but this is in my top three.

A Mother Remembers
by Kivet

Comment:
The emotional charge in this shot is truly exceptional. I'm no expert at composition and exposure but this picture grabbed me deep inside and pulled. Wonderfully done!