2334 comments received ( finished contests only ):
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

The hands are great and would make a great focal point. I'm just not a fan of crotch shots.

(5 years and 956 days ago)

I Want to Hold Your Hand
avatar still26
still26 says:

Interesting scene, I think I was here too. A bit of hot spots in your shot feels like a happy snappy shot, a good memory photo.

(5 years and 957 days ago)

Vegetable Stallholder
avatar still26
still26 says:

I'm sure every photographer in the world has one of these photos (of welders). What I like about this one is the vertical presentation and that is a refreshing change. Very nice with good pov.

(5 years and 957 days ago)

The Welder
avatar still26
still26 says:

I like the intensity of this image how you caught him at the peak of his work. Good background adds more information to the story.

(5 years and 957 days ago)

Road Worker
avatar still26
still26 says:

When viewed in hi res this image is pin sharp. He looks as if he is praying for divine intervention! Great tonal range of this street artist.

(5 years and 957 days ago)

Street Artist
avatar still26
still26 says:

Why would anyone do a shoot in front of an advertising board like that! However, your capture is a strong one and best of all there are no blow outs.

(5 years and 959 days ago)

New Bride
avatar still26
still26 says:

Top notch, one of the best coming from you.

(5 years and 959 days ago)

Caricature
avatar still26
still26 says:

Now, how did you manage to train this threesome? Great catch, good eyes, sharp with no blow outs.

(5 years and 959 days ago)

Three of a Kind
avatar still26
still26 says:

I love these Hollyhocks and they remind me of tissue paper. I think this is a well take photograph, sharp on the focal point and excellent bokeh. Rich in saturation it is a natural and unpretentious shot.

(5 years and 959 days ago)

Onee Out,Rest to Follow
avatar still26
still26 says:

Lovely, gentle, sweet. Like this portrait a lot but do feel it could be sharper and more tonal values applied to make it jump out at us even more.

(5 years and 959 days ago)

Giraffe
avatar still26
still26 says:

Lovely, gentle, sweet. Like this portrait a lot but do feel it could be sharper and more tonal values applied to make it jump out at us even more.

(5 years and 959 days ago)

Giraffe
avatar still26
still26 says:

Yes, and you got something different and artistic and love the fact of the soldier standing in the background which acts as icing on a well baked cake. Part of me wants to see more of the guns instead of just the tips but that is all about artistic license.

(5 years and 959 days ago)

Guns
avatar friiskiwi
Moderator says:

A beautiful Macro, but please tell us how this is the beginning of something.

(5 years and 963 days ago)

Three of a Kind
avatar Denlig
Denlig says:

4th photo on graves there are so few words that start with G? :/

(5 years and 964 days ago)

Gravestones
avatar Denlig
Denlig says:

It is a pity that the advertising panel spoils everything !

(5 years and 964 days ago)

New Bride
avatar friiskiwi
Moderator says:

Please explain how this relates to the goal.

(5 years and 965 days ago)

Caricature
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

It doesn't look like he cared either!

(5 years and 965 days ago)

Not Bothered if Theres no Fish
avatar still26
still26 says:

Really nice symmetry to this twosome. I would not have minded a bit more marginal space on top. Considering the high bright sunlight shooting off the water you did well with exposure and show no clipping at all on the gondolas. Very nicely done, I hope you are proud of this.

(5 years and 965 days ago)

Gondolas
avatar still26
still26 says:

Good white balance as your dear friend Ms. S. would tell you I'm sure.

(5 years and 966 days ago)

Close-up
avatar still26
still26 says:

Where have I seen this one before?.......or have I? Love the way the "hand" seems to be reaching out. Your detail has been well caught and it is not blown out. It was good then and it is still good.

(5 years and 966 days ago)

Web Design
avatar still26
still26 says:

Strong photograph, sharp, well contrasted, rich in feel. Nice one this.

(5 years and 966 days ago)

mushroom
avatar still26
still26 says:

Good one. Artistic and to change to b/w was the way to go, good thinking !

(5 years and 966 days ago)

Past its Best
avatar still26
still26 says:

Very thoughtful upload, well constructed with ample marginal space, sharp focus and good bokeh.

(5 years and 966 days ago)

Berries
avatar still26
still26 says:

I like the spontaneous feel to this image. They are not bothered by you and you have peeked into their lives through your camera and the colours rock.

(5 years and 966 days ago)

Your have to Wait
avatar still26
still26 says:

You would have lost your dentures...ha ha ha ha ha, good thing you didn't have one.

(5 years and 973 days ago)

Toffee Apples for Sale
avatar still26
still26 says:

Great entry and nicely shot. yes, looks straight to me, I'm sure the horizon line drove you mad. Crisp clear like it a lot.

(5 years and 973 days ago)

Burano Houses
avatar still26
still26 says:

mmmm nice one.

(5 years and 973 days ago)

Misty River
avatar still26
still26 says:

Oh how I used to love these as a child. Your shot sure brings back some nice memories, thank you.

(5 years and 973 days ago)

Toffee Apples for Sale
avatar still26
still26 says:

Nice one, good eyes.

(5 years and 973 days ago)

Going Down to Church
avatar friiskiwi
friiskiwi says:

This could be a great photo, but I feel it's rather oversaturated.

(5 years and 974 days ago)

Your have to Wait
avatar wedoo2
wedoo2 says:

I'll buy.

(5 years and 974 days ago)

Cheers
avatar wedoo2
wedoo2 says:

Real interesting stained glass. Wonder what the story is behind Enterprise? Great shot.

(5 years and 974 days ago)

Church Window
avatar still26
still26 says:

Colourful yes and what a great tribute, nicely seen and caught.

(5 years and 974 days ago)

Church Window
avatar still26
still26 says:

Doesn't look like he's sleeping, rather looks worried, maybe even in pain and on the verge of tears. It is too bad that you have such hot spots throughout this image, you need to underexpose then you can bring back detail but if you are shooting on A mode you will get burn outs like you have.

(5 years and 974 days ago)

Having Fourty Winks
avatar still26
still26 says:

Relaxed looks like a real kitty you could pat, for now. Sharp image and good marginal space.

(5 years and 974 days ago)

Its a Hard Life
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

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?

(5 years and 975 days ago)

Toffee Apples for Sale
avatar Denlig
Denlig says:

Is it advertising for empty bottles or for recycling glass ?

(5 years and 975 days ago)

Wine or Cava
avatar still26
still26 says:

Your area is so full of history. Wish I could visit someday.

(5 years and 975 days ago)

Right Angled Church
avatar still26
still26 says:

My heart tells me I"ve been here before. I like the colour palette, blues, yellows and lichen greens. The fence taking us by the "eye" and leading us into your photograph which breathes to us of a cool fall day. I like the artistry of this piece. If you have photoshop try using a painterly filter on this and change it to a Cezanne! (just a tip to have fun with it )

(5 years and 975 days ago)

Fenced Off
avatar still26
still26 says:

I really like how the colours pop on this presentation. The sky and grass seem well married and support this old church in historic beauty. The red wreath also is a focal anchor point where our eyes tend to rest. Branches right on that L margin can easily be eliminated for a smoother photo. I bet this place is haunted - good entry.

(5 years and 975 days ago)

Right Angled Church
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

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

(5 years and 976 days ago)

Going Down to Church
avatar still26
still26 says:

Quite the serious looking engineer! Sharp and clear with story to tell and helmet to sell. SOLD

(5 years and 977 days ago)

Safety Helmets for Children
avatar still26
still26 says:

Merry Christmas to you too! From the well saturated colour to the message the product is clearly seen in abundance. That is an expensive item for 10 Euros. Your photograph has good impact with sharpness well rendered and natural formating with good marginal space.

(5 years and 977 days ago)

Christmas Aprons for Sale
avatar still26
still26 says:

Gosh they look overworked and underpaid. Good catch and you did well inspite of the high contrast.

(5 years and 977 days ago)

Hand Made Toys
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

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.

(5 years and 977 days ago)

Lollipops
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

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.

(5 years and 977 days ago)

Safety Helmets for Children
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

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.

(5 years and 977 days ago)

Christmas Aprons for Sale
avatar dhoebeke
dhoebeke says:

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.

(5 years and 977 days ago)

Wine or Cava
avatar friiskiwi
friiskiwi says:

Congratulations on getting a trifecta.

(5 years and 978 days ago)

J
avatar still26
still26 says:

Well believe it! Congrats on 1, 2, and 3. WOW

(5 years and 978 days ago)

J