As much as I love kittens, I've always thought newborns looked like mutants! You did well to take what seems like a really formal, studio style photo of this guy, but there are some problems with it. I like the soft focus look, I think that's fine, but the tonal depth is a bit flat, the composiiton doesn't seem tight, and it seems a little bit underexposed to me. The huge shadow over the kitten's front paw (the one on the side near the camera) has an odd effect.
Ahhh, very cute! Interesting ears and tail. Seems a little too young to be weened, did you get the "parents" permission for this photo (child protection laws...joke!) The spotlight on the background might be a little too strong, but the foreground is very, very nice. Good detail. 8 Swash
I just love this shot! I would like to have seen light fill in some of the shadows, especially on the little kitty, but overall the photo really appeals to me.
This is a great subject, but it looks like you tried to save it with the use of sepia. Probably a little underexposed and this is as good as you could get it. I'll give you a 5 for all of the effort.
What a great photo. This reminds me of one of those photos I saw in the library when I was a kid for motivation or whatever. It meets the challenge to me. Good work and good luck.
Awe what a little cutie pie. You can really see by looking at this kitty that he/she is really trying his best to 'take his first step' Lighting, colour and subject is awesome. Excellent job and a great emotional capture. GL.
This photo seems a little washed out. Cute kitten but the body shape -- or maybe it's just the angle of the camera -- make it look almost like the kitten has a slightly deformed body. While you never know what will sell, I don't see this as an image which would be sold over and over again from the portfolio of a stock photographer. The border helps the image but doesn't redeem it.
Oh My Sweet Goodness! Is this the most wonderful vision! Look at that little paw up in the air and the tail too. I would have liked just a little more light on the kitten on his/her upper right quadrant but it's still a wonderful photo.
Challenge met. Very cute shot, they grow up too fast. I like how the kitten is stretched out and still not very long., The background goes with it nicely, the shadow from the tail is something that I'd expect you to tone down for real stock photography, but of course spot-editing isn't legal for DPC. :)