Moon

I like it better without the moon.

Now this captures my imagination! From a purely aesthetic perspective I think it's slightly above average, but from an originality perspective I love it (probably helps that I'm a bit of an astronomy enthusiast also). To date I have not felt comfortable rating photographs until I actually come to grips with what is and isn't "original" and I'm still not there quite yet (at least with respect to assigning a numeric rating), so my written explanation at this point will have to suffice.

 

Trying to "read" a bit into this photo, I like how life here on earth is juxtaposed against the barren moon and space. I also like the simplicity of the composition. My one complaint would be the relative positioning of the dandelion, the grass, and the moon. Somehow it does not seem to be in proper balance to my eye. If it were me, I would probably revisit the opportunity and play with the composition somewhat. Well done nonetheless.

After posting my comment above, I looked at the photo even more closely, and I noticed what I believe to be a couple of seed pods floating away from the dandelion. What might be neat (or downright cheesy - I'm not sure which) would be to see a few more of these pods floating *towards* the moon kind of like a "lunar mission". Might require an assistant to "blow" though. Just an idea.

Great composition. Almost perfectly balanced shapes. I would have put the moon a little lower. Is that a Photoshop or flash?

I see a frowny face, and that makes me smile!

Nice idea. I like the other version you posted as well. I can't really decide between them.

Neat shot. Perhaps crop about 10-15 percent strip on each side.

I'm almost positive the photographer didn't intend the frowny face, but now that I see it, I like it for that reason also. With the moon and the dandelion forming the off kilter "eyes", it almost looks like a frowny face that would be created by Jim Henson (i.e. some sort of Sesame Street type Muppet with googly eyes). You can either take this photo seriously - as per my first comment - or not nearly as seriously - as with this interpretation!!!