Shadowfly
by vtruan

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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Shadowfly
Fit: Clearly meets the challenge 1

Aesthetics: OK composition 1
I love the way the fly's shdow has been caught but it is lost in the vast expanse of the leaf. Maybe a tighter, portrait crop would help?
Technical: Technically OK 1
It seems as though the area of the leaf where the fly is is out of focus and there is a lack of DOF around the fly
Wow: Has some impact 1
Brilliant idea that would have scored higher if the DOF, focus and crop had been tighter
Total Score = 4

High Noon Shadows
by charleyangel

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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High Noon Shadows
Fit: Clearly meets the challenge 1
The compressed shadow from the midday sun is well observed
Aesthetics: OK composition 1
I cannot help but feel that the image would have had more impact with a toghter crop around the main subject, pulling the shadow into the front row.
Technical: Technically OK 1
The highlights are badly blown for me but there is a sense where this adds to the impact of the shadow.
Wow: Has some impact 1
By pulling the shadow more into the composition I think that this image would have significantly increased my score.
Total Score = 4

Shadows, color and texture
by AndrewTO

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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Sahdows, color and texture
Fit: Clearly meets the challenge 1

Aesthetics: Well composed, aesthetically pleasing 2
Simple but effective with the blue of the wood really acting as a great backdrop
Technical: Technically OK 1
This is let down by a lack of detail in the latch, padlock, hasp and handle where the shadows are too dense
Wow: Real impact 2
As an image this one caught my attention straight away
Total Score = 6

A shadow of me
by sarsonuk

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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A shadow of me
Fit: Clearly meets the challenge 1

Aesthetics: OK composition 1
Not sure that this is the most creative shot of a shadow that I have seen - composition is a little flat
Technical: Technically well executed 2
All the detail is there for sure
Wow: Has some impact 1
Just feels like another shadow photo to me - sorry
Total Score = 5

Shadows III
by duffloop

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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Shadows III
Fit: Clearly meets the challenge 1

Aesthetics: Well composed, aesthetically pleasing 2
The 90 degree flip works well here and the shadow opens out another aspect of the dog's personality
Technical: Technically OK 1
Just feel more detail could have been revealed in the shadows
Wow: Real impact 2
Overall a good image let down a little by the technicals
Total Score = 6

Nature Morte
by LevT

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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Nature Morte
Fit: Epitomises the idea behind the challenge 2
Took me a while but I finally got it! RIPâ€Â¦
Aesthetics: Well composed, aesthetically pleasing 2
Aside from the use of the fruit and vegetables to make the shadow of the mask of death, this could be a really good still life and the curve of the shadow is superbly handled.
Technical: Evidence of technical mastery/wizardry 3
I really cannot find fault with this
Wow: Real impact 2
Because it took me a while to see the face I had to mark it down a little :-)
Total Score = 9

Journey
by karmat

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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Journey
Fit: Epitomises the idea behind the challenge 2
Very well thought through idea
Aesthetics: Well composed, aesthetically pleasing 2
Leading lines, rule of thirds, catch-lights - yep, all there!
Technical: Technically OK 1
I think that the xecution lets this image down as there is not enough detail in the ball and its shadow for me.
Wow: Real impact 2
A strong image just let down a little for me in terms of the too heavy shadow on the ball.
Total Score = 7

Shadows have a life too
by rishinicolai

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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Shadows have a life too
Fit: Clearly meets the challenge 1

Aesthetics: OK composition 1
The wide angle/fish eye lens doesn't quite do it for me in this composition
Technical: Technically well executed 2

Wow: Has some impact 1
Just feels as though there is too much going on in the picture for the eye to get a focus on.
Total Score = 5

Magnolia in Shadow
by Balko

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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Magnolia in Shadow
Fit: Epitomises the idea behind the challenge 2
Absolutely spot on!
Aesthetics: An exceptional composition/exceptional aesthetics 3
As I said - spot on for me
Technical: Technically well executed 2

Wow: Real impact 2
This is a really great image for this challenge
Total Score = 9

A barrel of fun
by Bolti

Comment:
Challenge: SHADOWS III
Description: Creatively capture a shadow
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A barrel of fun
Fit: Clearly meets the challenge 1

Aesthetics: OK composition 1
Fun but the central positioning of the main shadows doesn't quite work for me.
Technical: Technically OK 1
I like the graininess of the image but feel that more could have been done to bring out the detail in the shadows.
Wow: Real impact 2
For all of its faults this is still afun picture that made me smile.
Total Score = 5