Luring
by pinbokeshatta

Comment:
This is a fine shot. I rate it a 4 not because it's a weak composition, but simply because the wide array of approaches in this Free Study compel me to put this on the "less original" side of the coin. Excellent work.

Strut
by samnotis

Comment:
The blurry motion is unconvincing to me, in this shot. It's a nice color blend and an understandable attempt...but I'm just not getting sold on it.

treacherous calm
by ursula

Comment:
This is so very striking and clear. I love it.

Circle of Hope
by banmorn

Comment:
This one MIGHT (I'm not sure) be more striking in black and white.

SWAMP OF THE LIVING DEAD
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Man, I appreciate what you were trying to do with this, but the pond shot is so striking that it actually LOSES its beauty with those video-game-animation-looking zombies in the background. I feel as though the serene beauty of this place has been violated by an overpaid graphic designer. Forgive the harsh words, but perhaps you could experiment with the lighting or textures to make this look more like a true horror destination?

Pirate Hell
by wmprkg

Comment:
Too grainy. It may be on purpose, but it feels like a low resolution shot blown up too big.

Martian Moon
by Blackbox

Comment:
Nice macro effect. Very creative perspective for this challenge.

Obstruction
by see

Comment:
I love the gradient of this shot.

No survivors...
by CEJ

Comment:
INCREDIBLE composition on this one. But I'm DYING for just a slightly tighter crop on the right side...I find the lines on the right side distracting... I have to give this one a 9 for its overall strength, but if I didn't find my eyes drawn disproportionately to the right, I think this could easily be my favorite in the challenge so far.

Limits
by Judi

Comment:
I think this is a fabulous photo, but I have to question the logic...I mean, it's obvious that those are storm clouds, and yet this person is lying on parched land that obviously hasn't seen rain in forever. I would think the storm clouds--usually an ominous sign--would here represent hope instead of desolation. I'd love to hear more about the story behind this photo. The incongruity is intriguing--but don't worry, I'm not letting THAT affect my rating.