Sun-flared layers of "Dust Screens Intercepting Shadows"
by HighNooner

Comment:
"Here's the catch: the subject must not become a silhouette because of the backlighting."

You'll probably hear that a few times...

Mama and Baby - Re edit
by PhotoDave

Comment:
Aaah man. I am SOOOO jealous Dace. When did you take this? I was at the zoo Saturday and Sunday last week and I didn't even get a glimpse of the little guy.

Naughts & Crosses
by sherpet

Comment:
Wow! Congrats on your PB! Really cool and unique approach to the challenge. Sorry I didn't vote. Maybe another ten would have bumped it up some more?

Hot Chocolate
by IreneM

Comment:
I think you are Queen of Liquid Photography! lol..congrats on this one!

London Skyline.
by Simms

Comment:
Not sure what to think of this one. I like the minimalist approach used but even taking that into consideration there still seems a lot of dead space at the top. I'd be tempted to crop off a third or a quarter off the top.

Belleville, Paris
by potoche

Comment:
Interesting abstract. As a landscape its a little lacking however. Nicely framed. A bit more contrast would make the pattern more obvious I think.

Clowns Perspective
by littlepete

Comment:
Nice shot but it looks a little blurry especially the lights in the distance. Interesting perspective however I think this needs a bit of straightening. I like the dual vanishing points. (One on the left and the one that is created with the bridge). The water looks alright but I'm somewhat troubled by the blue reflection as there isn't anything blue that I can see that would create that.

Oasis in the City
by runeric

Comment:
Nice shot and a different take on the challenge. I really like the sky here. The fronds on the palm trees look really weird however.

The Place Where Romance Starts
by william88

Comment:
Spectacular shot. I love the couple on the left who are there but not stealing the scene. The sea wall on the left takes you eye up to them to the bridge then across the frame.

The lighting is what really makes this shot a winner. I'll predict that this is top 10 if not a blue ribboner. Simply stunning.

Changing Styles
by Firsty

Comment:
Really love the angle you shot this from. The angles of the building creates a lot of good visual interest. I love the detail you've captured in the buildings and the juxtaposition between the old and the new works well to create a story. I am undecided on the tree to the right. It helps frame the shot but it also obscures our view of the building behind it. You could also do this in sepia, black and white and other monochrome but I really like it in color as well.