Road to independence
by liney

Comment:
OK so why is this going to bomb?
Well for me there is nothing here which makes me want to stop and look at it for more than about half a second. Its such a literal representation of the challenge theme without any attempt to give it any zap or wow factor.

DPC is not just about meeting the challenge, its about doing it with some style, some attempt at art. Try some different lighting, try a few gimmicks, experiment, learn and enjoy. My guess is this tokk about 3 minutes to set up and shoot, which is why your voters will take a proportionate amount of time to dismiss it.

Hang on!
by MikeO

Comment:
Thats an amazing image, and I love how you managed to get the guy in the lighter background. Brilliant - 9

Make your own Tracks
by Tallbloke

Comment:
Blue ribbon from me - the full 10 points.
So dreamy, so moody and sooo well composed

Lionized
by fulgent

Comment:
feels like the eyes have been boosted whilst the rest has been 'taken back'. Not sure I like the contrast, however I do like the lighting effect

One Too Many
by Jeff O

Comment:
Ever so slightly disturbing

The lion
by Zemm

Comment:
feels washed out, perhaps needed a contrast boost

Loungin' Leopard
by smartypants

Comment:
Excellent use of the dof and brilliant composition

Captive Gaze
by KaDi

Comment:
brilliant use of the chain-link fencing

Hippo
by RUEDISCHMUTZ

Comment:
strange crop - needs to be further down in frame

East African Crowned Crane
by alien2thisworld

Comment:
Background lets this down