Tattered but True-My Father's Authority
by Kathryn8

Comment:
Nice perspective and soft effect.

12 Drinks Too Many
by bruski

Comment:
No blaring sirens or flashing lights? Otherwise artistically distinctive and appropriate for the challenge theme.

Old Western Authority
by Discraft

Comment:
Nice use of contrast here. This reminds me of a scene in Kill Bill vol. 2.
Well done.

Fingertip Authority
by bigfish

Comment:
Pen is mightier than the sword?

There appears to be what seems like an artificial vignetting effect in this shot perhaps created or accentuated by post processing. Helps to draw focus to the sig. Well done.

The Power of Prayer
by jazper

Comment:
Nice snapshot. There is a lack of apparent post processing which gives this a rather 'raw' look. However, it still conveys your message effectively.

Badge For Those In Blue
by birdyblue

Comment:
Somewhat subdued, but probably as an artistic gesture, which is okay.

Sharp, in focus. I'm not sure the perspective works here. I think I would have shot it at a different angle. Overall a good entry.

Female Control
by Valdo

Comment:
I like the expression on her face. She is saying, "I'm confident and in control". Good capture of a performance.

The Man Upstairs
by Shadowrain

Comment:
Clever. Dramatic. Spooky. There is no strong connection with the challenge theme however.

Technical: good use of lighting and contrast. Sharp, and in focus.
Artistic: I think the person's red hooded coat distracts somewhat...if he was in a black hooded coat, now that would be really spooky. Otherwise, there is a nice use of lines, geometric shapes and I think the perspective and crop really works well.

Overall, this is a good photo but suffers from a lack of strong connection with the challenge theme.

Doctor’s Orders…
by basia03

Comment:
This is very cute. I am partial to pooches and this guy just looks miserable (which goes well with this particular challenge).

Technical: Focus, DOF, and exposure is good. Image could have been sharpened a hair.
Artistic: The angle and the crop is good. The red background is too dominant. Takes the focus away from the subject.

Overall: I think this fits the theme well and is overall a good entry. Bumping up.

Loch Arklet2
by geewhy

Comment:
Wow. That's all I can say. I especially like how the rays of light play against the hills in the background. Fantastic shot.