Mr Whitesteer
by snaffles

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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

What a gorgeous beast! A lovely 'in yer face' portrait of a lovely animal, good focus on the eyes and good DOF to get the muzzle nicely focused too. I see you're definitely in high-key mode with your recent entries, whilst it serves to create a more unique image I feel its just borderline slightly overexposed, there is some loss of detail in the whites around the muzzle and his flanks below. Perhaps I'm being over-critical but for me blown highlights are something to be avoided at all costs. Having said that I love the detail in his fur especially around the top of the head and ears it makes him look so adorable. This brings back fond memories of a similar shot I took a long time ago and she has since become my avatar. Anyway, congratulations on the high score and HM, well done Susan.

BC Shot at Goal
by bobnospum

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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Ah, well done Bob another great action shot from the same match! It tells it all, how intent the striker is to get that goal, the defenders determination to prevent it and the goalie's preparedness for the shot itself. I don't know if she scored but from this angle there doesn't seem much space left! As your commenter stated it has definite sports news potential. I feel I've got a stake in this game, from your two images it looks as though the Eagles should have won?

A Cove Morning
by patches

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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Well done for your high score and placement for this lovely calming scene. The mists really add tranquility and a feeling of peace to this fairly ordinary scene. Your composition is very good with the tree balancing the foreground tree and giving a feeling of depth that together with the mists is boundless. The road leads us nicely across the image and even the fence adds interest with the gate like structure beneath the tree. This is a lovely image that deserved its high score well done Mary.

Death Watches
by Phocal

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An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Yet another of your superb alligator shots, we are all so lucky to have such an expert in our midst! This is a particularly lovely shot for the surrounding darkness it simply adds an air of suspense and anticipation to the image. The focus has been nailed spot on, exactly where it should be on that gleaming malicious eye. The reflection adds to the overall effect. You are obviously well familiar with these creatures but you're a braver man than I would be, I think I would have scarpered long ago! Thanks for another great entry Ronnie.

Early Fall Storm
by Drake

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An interesting image that contributes to the challenge

A great action shot with good timing to capture such a wave against the lighthouse. With regard to the lighthouse, I think this is one of those examples where true rendition can actually be a hindrance, the crookedness is the first thing I spotted and probably lots more voters and in terms of the image itself it is perceived somewhat negatively. I think a little poetic licence was called for. to rotate to a point where neither the sea or lighthouse was perfect would have made both much less obvious. Thanks for a great entry Drake

Eagle #1
by bobnospum

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An appealing image that meets the challenge

A great action shot that conveys a feeling of speed and determined concentration to get the ball in that goal. The timing is good with both her feet and the ball off the ground, its all very dynamic. The DOF is good showing good detail in the players at the back of the field and isolating Eagles 1 from the other players. Thanks for a well-captured action shot Bob.

Take-Off
by clickodak

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An appealing image that meets the challenge

Although there is not much evidence of speed it is implied through the obvious fact that the plane has taken off. Looking at your data it would have been difficult to show speed through motion blur even with a smaller aperture the shutter speed would probably have still been too high but a shot in lower light, dusk perhaps, and a much slower shutter speed to show some motion blur would, for me, have been more effective. I like the distortion of the background from the engines turbulence. Thanks for a generally a pleasing image Marcel

Light, Speed
by riot

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An appealing image that meets the challenge

Nice one Eugene! What a great opportunity for an original image that fits the challenge brief perfectly. I like your composition avoiding any distractions it enables us to home in on the action which is intriguing in itself especially trying to figure out how the runners created the separation they did. I like the soft illumination from the lighting both on the water and the bridge. This is a great image Eugene, well done

Arches
by GeneralE

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An unusual image that meets the challenge through implication

Its all about the title! Clever use of title to imply ‘fallen’ without it the image alone would be quite ineffective. I think it would have worked better without socks especially those socks whose lettering dominates. You could argue that the foreground shapes help emphasise the message but to be honest I’m not convinced. I see from your comments that this was your intention but I think the link is a little too tenuous. Anyway, thanks for your interesting interpretation Paul

Fallen Apples
by clickodak

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An interesting image that meets the challenge well

A very appropriate choice of subject that appears to have been very naturally captured in its natural environment. The composition is good, the apples dominate as indeed they should but the surrounding vegetation fits in nicely too. The back-lighting is good, lighting the grass and leaves very effectively, it helps balance the dominance of the apples in an appealing sort of way. Thanks for your entry Marcel