Retired
by dtallakson

Comment:
I really love vintage/retired/decayed/boneyard pieces. These types of images stand out to me, simply because there IS quite a story to tell. The history of the people who used to ride this, the places they would go. Oh, how I would enjoy watching the story be told.
The only critique I have is that the processing feels a little overdone (for my taste). I think if it was a little less, perhaps a little desaturated, it would have really stood out (to me).
Still, I gave an 8 for this image.
Nice shot, great title... a real story here!
Well done.

Life Goes On
by Marfun

Comment:
Very wonderful story here! I love the title. So fitting.
This hits home because of everything Dallas has been through. The struggle to go on with daily life, to get back to a "normalcy" is a difficult one. And this photo exemplifies the fights that people are living every day.
I really like the pop of color with the balloons. The pinwheels give a sense of happiness to the photograph, even though overall, it's a challenging one. Great lighting and really like the processing.
The look on the girls face is almost one of defeat, but you can tell she wants to continue on...
Very nicely done! One of my favorites of the challenge.

Come back my Love
by cyparis

Comment:
This is a wonderful photograph portraying a real story! It's something that touches me, because I think we have all been there at one time or another in our lives. It tells of sadness, a yearning. It makes the viewer wonder, did they divorce? Was there an affair? Is the loved one passed away?
A touching photo.
Great use of DOF. The lighting, being somewhat dimmer, works well with the overall feeling portrayed.
Wonderfully done. One of my favorites in the challenge.

In the Beginning From a Little Seed
by littlemav

Comment:
Very vibrant and bright photograph. Nice focus and sharpness here. And I really like the title.
Bumping score

P R I M E V A L
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Great photo! Love the editing you've done here.
My second favorite in the challenge. Bumping score.

Primordial Soup
by gyaban

Comment:
This is an absolutely amazing photograph! My favorite in the challenge.
Great work. Really. There's not much I can say other than "Bravo!"

Bumping to a 10

Lighthouse Point on Bear Lake
by glad2badad

Comment:
I really enjoy the softness of this photograph. The colors are just beautiful, and the contrast of the trees against the sky and water make the photo really stand out amongst the crowd.
Bumping score.
Well done.

Milky Trees
by giantmike

Comment:
I have always wanted to shoot the sky at night. It's still a process I'm learning (I still have a lot to learn anyways. lol)
Great capture. Love the trees on the bottom of the frame, gives a wonderful contrast to the photo.
Nicely done.
Bumping score.

Flamboyant Attraction
by sfalice

Comment:
Lovely vibrant colors! Excellent sharpness. A very pleasing photograph to look at.
Bumping score

Duck a l'orange
by Silent-Shooter

Comment:
Lovely colors.
Love the dark contrast against the bright orange and yellow skies. The fog gives it a boost, and is that a turtle in the water, or just a log?
Nicely captured.
Bumping score