Aviator
by posthumous

Comment:


Awarded for the June 2013 Free Study, for the reasons identified below.

This image has caused me to stop and pay attention. That means it is in my 7-10 voting band. (Voted earlier)

Additionally, it is highly interesting/eclectic meaning it keeps me here long enough to offer a longer comment and a vote of 8 or more.

This is one of my 10s - I like it very much. Furthermore I think it enriches the DPC collective portfolio. Put simply, I wish we saw more stuff like this. Let me tell you why it pushes all the right buttons for me:

1. Stunning composition - reminds me of an image I saw a long time ago on 1x.com - I may try to find it for you later.

2. Great story and mystery here - the figure is an excellent inclusion. What's his story?

3. Fabulous exposure, I particularly like how the grass is put into silhouette.

4. Wonderful aspect ratio and framing.

Overall, a very enjoyable picture.

The Wiggly Six
by njsabs

Comment:
Like a magic trick of cooperation. Great stuff.

The Enchanted Place
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
Spectacular scene - amazingly well captured. What a POV you have chosen.

The Forgotten Seven
by jagar

Comment:
Great stuff as ever!

The Big Bang Theory
by Dennisheckman

Comment:
Well done. I like how your photographic choices have optimised the scene; that,s what it's all about. Great stuff.

Margot
by odriew

Comment:
Gorgeous image.

Rodeo to the Sky
by gyaban

Comment:
Astonishing - your image process descriptions are always so matter of fact when actually you've done something requiring extraordinary commitment, skill and planning.

The Kite Runner
by bohemka

Comment:
I have out two tens. This was one of them. Wonderful.

Rodeo to the Sky
by gyaban

Comment:
Should've won. Outstandingly difficult to pull off and beautifully executed.

Sea of the Dead
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Excellent finish! Great shot.