Devonshire Green
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment:
Nice conversion to B&W. To my eye, the main subject and most inteesting content lives within the wet winding pathway. I tried doing a pseudo-crop by resizing the window and scrolling to remove the buildings and low fence, remove the bricks at the bottom, and put the end of the left hand water edge right into the lower left cornor of the picture. I think it strengthens the image, although admittedly changing it a lot from what you composed.

Leaving
by Germaine

Comment:
With the Impressionism challenge going on, I've revisited a number of masterpieces for a refresher on the topic. This image reminds me of impressionist work, some of which are darker than we usually associate with the movement. Peaceful feeling.

In Blue Hat
by robinssong

Comment:
Getting a natural looking smile out of a portrait subject can be challenge enough, but seems particularly admirable when the subject is also the photographer, simultaneously busy worrying about all the technical aspects. I wouldn't have guessed this to be a self-portrait without being told. This image flatters you much more than the B&W one from January, partly because you hair and eyes do very well in color. The straight-on pose and your narrow chin provide no clues about being "heavy". Maybe you are too self-critical in the comment about "bloodshot" eyes. To me, they look natural and serve to enhance the impression of seeing a genuine person -- much more attractive than if artifically manipulated into a plastic non-reality.

Butterfly Finds Peace
by SteveJ

Comment:
Delightful capture, getting a high score from me. The color of the wood siding distracts a little. I wonder if changing that color (expert editing, maybe to a darker, less reddish brown) would be worthwhile.

Irresistible Cow
by jasonlprice

Comment:
Very well done. I like the expression you captured. The simplicity of the background just being two masses of subtle green tones enhances the portrait.

Street Musicians
by parma182

Comment:
High score from me. I like the moody tone as well as the contrast between the building's decorative artwork and the grime and droppings of an older urban setting. Good environemntal portrait of the guitarist. Wish I could see her face, but it is artistic as is. Street musicians are generally underappreciated.

Be Creative
by Melethia

Comment:
Deserves a high score, and gets one from me. It is clever even though literal, and certainly elegant and well executed. I hope your reward doesn't require waiting for an OOBIE. Site council should consider licensing this from you to use on DPC T-shirts (in spite of common voting patterns to the contrary) or as a screen-saver.

Life is like a box of chocolates...
by silverscreen

Comment:
Did you also end up thinking:
... you never know when the very next challenge will be "Candy"
?

Stand Apart Not Alone
by karenk

Comment:
Nice exposure of the bird, given the obviously difficult sunlight. Might be even stronger with less brightness behind the feet.

I want to break free
by onar

Comment:
Might be stronger without the word "human".