Yellow Revisited: Texas Style
by HornOUBet

Comment:
Nice colors, in focus. I actually think this would have made a wonderful geometric abstract by zooming into one or more letters (probably around the lady) of this pretty sign. Sort of what the person did with Toys R Us. I find the current composition less compelling; I am not sure why the car is included, with the headlights, at least in terms of artistic presentation.

autum fully Dressed
by Halim

Comment:
This looks like it may have been shot through glass as well, or perhaps it was reduced without sharpening, because it appears very soft.

Some suggestions: 1) make sure you use the full 640 in at least one direction, 2) use levels or brightness contrast to make sure your photo includes the full range of tones, whatever way you tone it; 3) use your softwares unsharp mask (which increases edge contrast) to sharpen to taste.

Up Up and Away!
by gmeland

Comment:
This is a classic view of a balloon--well done. I think it might have been improved though with more even lighting (strange as it sounds to say that!)

By Example
by soccerdad

Comment:
Superb work! Good choice of subject, great desaturation work. I'd like to have seen it with the brake level desaturated too. My pick for the yellow ribbon (get it?)

Pride of London [option 2]
by Imagineer

Comment:
Great shot--I find the composition here even better than the one that won. (More dynamic, striking)

Saint Pauls
by Manic

Comment:
Amazing to get a 6.9 and no ribbon. Congrats on your great finish though! I like the way you captured this with the people, even at night.

Screwed Up
by hopper

Comment:
What people will do for a ribbon... Funny shot.

The Pyramid - Long Beach (CSULB) Landmark
by Zippy

Comment:
Wow. I am really disappointed this didn't do better. Lovely shot.

Anyone For Opera?
by 3DsArcher

Comment:
This works wonderfully as a geometric abstract. Excellent composition. It might be a real killer to with sunset/sunrise light on the dome, but it works very well as is. One of my picks for a ribbon in this challenge. Good luck.

The Big Chicken
by elemess

Comment:
Great angle of capture--I hope this is doing well; it's my pick for second place!