Laura and Goliath
by HawkinsT

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Excellent composition and a well-matched title. I really like the coloration too. The lens distortion makes for a very interesting shot and not one it would have ever occurred to me to try. The overall story is compelling - she really does look small and we wonder why the post captures her attention so completely.

Critical stuff: I think either some additional highlight recovery or a neutral gradient overlay to keep the blown highlights in check might have stopped them detracting from your excellent scene.

Overall: I like this a lot.

untitled #35
by keyz

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: I love this - the blur (LB?) works magnificently - I love the COSMIC sign - you were wise not to give it a competing title. I really appreciate how you have kept the colour here. Going black and white would have been an easier choice - and in error.

Critical stuff: No.

Overall. Super shot - picking up a fav from me.

OMG..!
by lobrin

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Stunning portrait - the catch of yellow/green colour in the eye makes the image for me; almost lupine in its intensity. The isolation from the background is perfect. The overall atmosphere is utterly compelling, making us want to see what he sees.

Critical stuff: I wouldn't change a thing.

Overall: Exceptional work.

Fountain Fun
by bjoern

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: So easy to have gone black and white here - I'm so glad you didn't. That flash of colour takes away a level of abstraction and transports us there. The fountain rain like a sparkling deluge diffuses the light brilliantly.

Critical stuff: I think it is a bit over-sharpened - there seems to be some cross-hatch sharpening/jpeg artefacting in the black areas of the image.

Overall: A very nice capture.

Mosaic vision
by LevT

Comment:
I didn't dip into this challenge. This is excellent. As Clive says - so many stories.

The tree
by flaviamariani

Comment:
Reminds me of Aegina.

Otis - Honestly
by smardaz

Comment:
Exceptional portrait.

In Repose
by franktheyank

Comment:
I like the shot but for me the shoes detract from it's impact.

Galway Buskers
by piraino

Comment:
I love Galway. Did you catch the dancing Elvis skeleton puppet busker too??

Forbearing with a Heart of a Rebel
by HighNooner

Comment:
Not particularly a fan of horse shots but you have everything sooooooo right here.