Sunset
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
I don't know what this is, but I love the boldness of the orange sphere in the darker, less defined background. A very nice geometric abstract. In my top 10.

La Défence
by JimiRose

Comment:
A terrific backdrop for all the activity that is going on in this capture - lots of interest to explore and great lines. Very nice in black and white. In my top 10.

Behind the Canvas
by ekmai

Comment:
Love the framing here and the contrast between the rich colors and strong textures of the pilings and water and the washed out look of the window wall. Your decision to weight the bottom was excellent. In my top 10.

IMG_4265-pp
by apercep

Comment:
I love the strong design elements and the simplicity of this image - find it timeless and sophisticated. Nice textures and tonal range. In my top 10.

Into the Turn
by twmax

Comment:
I would never have thought to turn what must have been a very colorful image into a monotone for fear of losing the impact of the bold colors I'm sure were present in the jerseys, but I must say this works amazingly well. You were positioned well on the turn here - lines and depth of field are excellent. In my top 10.

tristesse
by LevT

Comment:
I would not have said "sadness" but this subject certainly has witnessed much in life. I'm a fan of this kind of portraiture - well-done black and white, interesting face, eye contact, compelling expression. In my top 10.

W I T N E S S
by lobrin

Comment:
Detail, lighting, tones, composition all excellent. Compelling expression. In my top 10.

m o t i o n
by bnilesh

Comment:
I think this is beautiful -- the lines, light and especially colors are luscious. I can well imagine an interior designer creating an entire space around a very large canvas of it. In my top 10.

One Man's Freedom
by hesitant

Comment:
Sometimes I think a title does make a difference and that is the case here. This is my favorite entry in the challenge -- the tones are wonderful, the setting adds to the story, the lines are excellent, it evokes an emotional response in me. 10

A pier to herself
by Melethia

Comment:
I loved this image and gave it a 9 -- hard to believe only one other person did. I ran out of time and didn't comment but I thought it fit the challenge well. It's true that many of the entries were on the sad or depressing side of "alone", but the challenge description said "a feeling of loneliness or solitude" so I had no problem with your interpretation. I love the angle, the detail is great, and you were both obviously up early and taking advantage of the hour. Very nice capture IMO