Leading Lines, Low Key, Rule of Thirds
by todbedy

Comment:
Hmmm... A bit of a stretchy interpretation of the mentioned techniques. Not very low key. Not exactly leading lines as they normally should lead the viewers eye into the picture and/or to the main subject. Rule of thirds, well... Ok, but I rather call it centered composition...
But... Aside from that a well executed close-up, sharp, nice lighting. I only would have centered the object slightly more to the down-right.

ABEGAIL : Shallow DOF, Soft Focus, Tilted Angle
by hotpasta

Comment:
DOF is shallow, but point of focus is spot on! Very natural expression of the model. Welldone!

Serenity
by linda12201

Comment:
Hmmmm, I don't know about this one. Composition is fine, exposure also, but there's something missing here. Maybe it's the reflection in the water that is not adding value to the pic (but that's a matter of taste I guess). Also the harsh daylight and therefore the strong shadows and contrast are not completely my cup of tea.

Tequilla Sunrise
by Tammster

Comment:
Very nice, lovely colors wich indeed reminded me of the movie. Maybe I would have tried to go a bit lower to get more perspective and depth into the cabin, to get a more dramatic feel. But overall: welldone!

BUTCHART GARDENS
by rembo

Comment:
The different autumn colors are beautifully presented in your image. I'm only not so sure about the composition. There is not much interesting to see in the foreground (grass) for instance. It could have been more appealing imho if you zoomed in on the foliage. Maybe a different point of view would also have worked better.

Gas Holder stands tall against an autumn sky
by progressive_paul

Comment:
You used a dramatic point of view here. It would have made a much stronger impact if you turned it to B/W with a contrast boost.

Jeweled
by bspurgeon

Comment:
nice capture! It probably would have been even better with more symmtry and structure in the web. But then it probably wouldn't have met the challenge ;-). Welldone! 8

x-flower
by klkitchens

Comment:
Simple, tender and beatifully presented. I like the tonality of the green. 8

This is mine - Yummmhhh.......
by Glanni

Comment:
I gave you a 1 for this. If your entry was meant as a joke, you probably won't be bothered by this score. Otherwise, these are my reasons for giving out such a low figure:
- the subject is not interesting and doesn't even meet the challenge to me, despite of the x formed toothpics in the eyes (which makes the scene even less attractive)
- the frontal flash gives it a candid-shot feel (but I presume that it was a candid, so you probably know this)
- You could have done more with the subject. Now, the only emotion you probably get from the viewer is disgust. If this was your intention, you succeeded. This doesn't mean that the subject itself couldn't be used in a more interesting, storytelling way.

X shapes
by hajeka

Comment:
Hello, I gave you a 4 on this one. I think, overall, the image is too messy and not appealing enough.
A few suggestions:
- B&W could have been an better option for this subject, which has to have it more from the structure and lines, then from color.
- A shallower DOF would have blurred out the background more. Now the seats and tables distract from the subject and the don't add any value.
- Emphasizing the symmetry of the subject could have made this image more appealing, for instance by leveling (the vertical pole straight and the center of the white squares horizontally aligned.

Off course: this is just the humble opinion of another amateur ;-)
Hope this helped a bit...