Fisher's boat
by GeorgesBogaert

Comment:
Great job of shooting into the sun! I like the harsh yellow to soft blue sky in this. The opposing colors of the sky are mirrored in the softness of the boats with the harsh scrapes and rust. Interesting work! I think you may get a comment or two telling you to remove the small part of the neighboring boat on the far right of the frame. I actually like it in there just as you have it. The boats run in a line and the patch of water at the end makes your eye go up to that mark and throws your eye back on to the boats with the lead-lines created by the clouds. I enjoyed seeing this!

Boat house at Recluse Island
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Awesome! This is a nice image to see in this challenge! Excellent composition. Loaded with movement and interest. The classic boat in Black/White, surrounded by wood grain and rust. All my favorite things to photograph. You've done a stellar job with this one!

masts and stays
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Artsy shot! My favorite part of this is the cloud that looks like a splash hit the sky. The shadows are just a little heavy for my taste, but with the added grain it is clearly intentional, which I like a lot! Go bold! My one nit-pick, If I had to find something to improve on this would be the tilt perspective of the sky-scraper on the far right. (But after I actually check it, its perfect). Great job! I think Blk/Wht was a good choice for this as well. Good Luck!

Sliced
by DistantColours

Comment:
Interesting shot! I love the absolutely calm muddy water in this. Your very long exposure was a great choice. the soft clouds match the calm water and keep your focus on the ... boat, is it? Half of a boat?

A Riverboat Ticket: Aces over Kings
by GeneralE

Comment:
Pretty tricky! Creating a "Boat" It will probably cost you some votes from the viewers who don't play cards. The image is great! I do like the dark shadows that force your eyes back to the center of the shot. I love the wrinkle in the cloth and the chips showing just above the white shirt... (It makes the setting more "real" for me). The three sets of cards face down on the table, however, make me feel like you didn't have enough people to put the cards in the other player's hands. If I were hunting for something "wrong" in the shot, that would be it to me... not horrible, but just slightly contrived.

Tranquility on the estuary
by P-A-U-L

Comment:
Your colors are great here! Strong, very rich but not over-done. The composition is just lacking a little interest for me. I think if I suggest that you move left or right to try to get a third boat into the shot, you may be limited by the end of the dock you are shooting from. I think if you were shooting from a kayak or something more mobile, You might have had an easier time positioning the shot. I hope this is helpful and not too critical. The technical aspects of the shot are excellent.

Sitting idle
by Neat

Comment:
This is a beautiful rendition of “Boats” The watercolor sky is perfect. You’ve done a great job keeping the diagonal lines (ropes) from going jagged. This is excellent work!

The Secret Garden
by grahamgator

Comment:
This is an amazingly creative capture! I'm shocked that you've only received two comments on this so far. It's my favorite of the challenge.

In search of redemption
by markwiley

Comment:
This is amazing work Mark!
When I look at the two (Forgive me) relatively ordinary photos that this was created from, Its simply inspiring to see what you are able to create with them. Remarkable!

In restless dreams I walk alone
by Judi

Comment:
Hey Judi, How are you? Cool shot! I can't believe an honorable mention entry only has 1 comment.
Oops, i guess I ruined that. Now you have two comments.

I do like the old-world coloring you've used on this.