Winning with Class
by Zap228

Comment:
In the spirit of honest feedback, I truly do not understand the connection between the image and "Winning" in the title. Does this item relate to a holiday game of some sort?

Mutual Trust
by Gatorguy

Comment:
Nice smiles!

"Nightime Yuletide"
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Like the floating effect of the overhead lights. Nice photo!

Collision
by thatcloudthere

Comment:
I like the photojournalistic aspect of the shot, and I think you succeeded in communicating the idea of "broken lives" by the inclusion of the stroller. Although you have several commenters that applaud the high key treatment, I want to offer another opinion. Comparing your entry to your original photo, I find the b&w version to be much the busier of the two, and less successful in communicating the story of what has happened here. I think that the high key treatment does add drama, but in this case at the expense of clarity. I would have scored your entry a 6 had I voted on it.

On another front, after looking at the third (context) photo, it's amazing that you were able to position yourself to get the shots you did. Good job! I'll try to be as determined in taking my pics in the upcoming challenges.

Message edited by author 2004-12-22 14:00:11.

Ouch, no serviceable parts inside!
by graphicfunk

Comment:
What a lesson in creativity! VERY well deserved ribbon, congratulations!

Banzai!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment:
I think this shot lacks only one thing - a focal point (such as a surfer or swimmers). The blowing spray does a good job of depicting WIND.

Ripples
by GolferDDS

Comment:
I like the light-to-dark contrast in the water surface as the photo is viewed from top to bottom.

Mrs. Cardinal
by cpanaioti

Comment:
...with her lipstick on! :) Birds are one of my favorite subjects. I really like this shot.

Barking Into the Wind
by moswyn

Comment:
What I like: composition, use of B&W, post processing including the border. But it seems to me a stretch for the WIND challenge.

kite surfing
by whiteroom

Comment:
Strong composition and effectively communicates WIND. Slightly too bright, I think.