Great detail. The reddish background really makes the foreground colors pop.

The detail is stunning.

The bud is nice and sharp, but the proximity of the other stalks in the background seemed to take away some of the power of the image.

I don't think you could have done a better job with the colors.

I really like that you only get the detail of the background through the droplet. Perfect dof.

The reflection off the glass takes away a little bit, but it what makes the picture for me is the overpowering Panadol ad at the bottom.

Very colorful and well composed. I only wish that the second girl from the right would have moved her left hand a bit.

Nice pov, giving us the full impact of the shadows. If anything, it is cropped so evenly that it feels a bit boxy.

Luscious! I especially like how you got elements of the trunk in the picture.

Great expression of the theme.

The boldness of the colors would not have been nearly as effective without showing the delicacy of the work. Well positioned story!

It doesn't look like he cared either!

I like the composition with the lens slightly offcenter, and the bokeh does an excellent job of picking up the highlight color. Is there a reason you didn't make the Nikon logo visible?

You noticed the camera; I noticed the yak cheese! A lot of interesting elements in this shot.

No kidding! I wish I could see the finished product.

Yummy! Extremely rich colors. One reason this works for me is that it is not in a pristine commercial setting. I also appreciated that the dof allows us to identify what's in the background without focusing on it. The different levels of red on the sticks emphasize that these are not "cookie cutter" productions--important to a client. The only places my eyes wandered were the small black spot on the upper left and the yellow core on the right. Maybe cropped just a hair more?

I'm impressed that you were able to get the three faces in such close proximity to one another. The shadows on the sculpture really make it pop. And even in the sunlight, the whole photo is really well exposed. I just find myself wanting to pull her hair back a bit to get a better idea of how close he was to completion.

There are a lot of things I like about this presentation: the general layout, the way the blue plate's color is caught on the candlestick and the overall coloring/mood. It's an interesting choice to have the crackers themselves out of focus. I'm not sure what to think about that.

I like the way you have muted all of the busyness in the foreground to focus on the figures.

Amazing colors, set off well by the gray sky.

The pov is most unexpected but draws us to the entrance. the highlight colors of blue and pink frame it well.

A most powerful piece. The antithesis of "welcoming" as you note in your title.

I agree that this is superlative. How were you able to capture everything from the floor to the ceiling?

The placement of the tombstone tells the story of age very well.

You have captured well the sense of depth and proportion.

Nice and gritty. I picture his body pocked with burn marks.

Me too. The wave crashing through the empty cross gives me the feel of Easter.

I really enjoyed the effect of the screening in this shot. And the angled piece makes the right angles stand out even more.

The mods will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you are allowed to make small alterations. "6.4.: Small alterations to photos are allowed; removing dead pixels, color adjustments, B&W conversion and so on."

Excellent attention to detail on the food presentation. The juxtaposition of the product on the plate to the can ties everything in very well. I also like how you can read the 5 star rating, important for some but not the primary message. Before submitting to the client, there are a couple of small marks on the label that could be touched up. Very successful even though, unlike still, I don't care for chick peas.

Wonderfully focused and lit. Ideal placement of the macaroons and great color choices. The subtle pattern on the coffee cup adds a nice dimension of depth. Great job.

Those very minor changes made all the difference from a commercial standpoint. I'd happily use that in an ad campaign. It is exquisite.

Well done. This is the kind of photo that inspires ad copy. My immediate thought: "The tip of your journey should be the best."

You're off to a great start! You'll learn a lot on this site; I know I already have. What I appreciate the most is that the comments people make on your work are designed to help you hone your abilities.

You succeeded in making me hungry! I'd consider unwrapping the first one so that we can see both the mouth-watering detail and how it arrives packaged.

Intriguing color combination, but I think it works. For selling fresh fruit, blemishes on the peel detract a bit. You could also consider waxing the peel on the back piece to make the color pop.

Very cute picture and it tells the story well. Since we're selling the helmet, I prefer a couple of options: either have a brand new one or one with an obvious streak, bump or mark that shows it has fulfilled its intended purposes.

Excellent presentation. The apple gives the appearance of being a fresh, healthy product. There is also great space, particularly in the upper right corner to give a simple message.

The items are well displayed as a group. However, in an ad campaign where you are trying to sell the item, we need to see what the detail on the apron looks like.

The apparently random placement of the bottles works well for me. I'd turn the blue bottle a little bit to made the label more legible and trim the white portion on the top of the neck. Also consider cutting the rough edges off the top of the open bottles. If you are striving for the effect of some bottles already being opened, maybe add a cork.

Wonderful, elegant display. The colors are spot on. Space is nicely available for the insertion of text. I'd clean up the dots on top.

I really like the layout. There's no question what the product is used for. I'd like more clarity in the product itself since it's very difficult to read the labels. Also turning the top jar by even 30 degrees would draw the eye in more.

The product is nicely displayed. I like that we see it at a 45 degree angle rather than straight on. The front is washed out a bit, though, so we lose some definition on the bag.

Great concept. It isn't necessary to see the whole canoe to get the message. The reflection on the "FORD" part takes away somewhat. Compare that to the richness of the logo on the left.

I agree; very well done. The product is clearly displayed along with its application use. Perhaps a little more contract between the box and the background.

Congratulations! Let's all meet you there.

Beautiful shot. Congratulations!

I really like all the shades of red on and around the boat. The light reflections on the right pull my eye away, though. I think I'd like the photo better without them.

Whatever he has, they all want some! I agree that the guy is what makes this picture.

That's hysterical!