Firework
by odriew

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: What a complete delight! I can't tell you how much I like this. It exudes complete confidence in your art; the slight blur, the low contrast - shouldn't work but really, really does. The model, the balloons, the leading line of the water trench. All so beautiful.

Critical stuff: Nothing (of course).

Overall: An image that has floored me with its quality and subtlety. Just amazing.

Taj Mahal, Agra
by dougi555

Comment:
This will be Alan's. Beautifully made.

I Will Soar!
by LVicari

Comment:
Just hit it in voting. Now I remember!!!

Great stuff.

In and out
by pall

Comment:
This works really well. Well done.

From Millenium Bridge to St Pauls
by lucky_85

Comment:
Very nicely made.

Salk I Kahn
by LevT

Comment:
Wow, beautifully done. Well done Lev.

Restaurant at the End of the Pier
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Very nicely made.

Japonais
by zeuszen

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:There is just something about this image that resonates with my brain. The rotational scratches and the 'spattery' marks that allude to centripetal forces creates a sense of dynamism. This sense should be smothered by the grey coloration but the light of the reflective metallic surface breathe life into the image. I also like how the grey has so much variance.

Critical stuff: More of an observation but you already know this image is unlikely to be accessible to all.

Overall: I think this is a confident image from someone who knows their way. Nicely done.

Disdain
by reephoto

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: Horse shots don't normally do it for me but this one is tremendous; such dynamism. The coloration is really interesting too; I like how this is obviously quite processed but nonetheless feels honest and raw.

Critical stuff: Perhaps slightly more head space than there needs to be.

Overall: A really well constructed image.

tread lightly
by nixter

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: Great exposure / light here - the contrast of the figure against the dark water is wonderful. I also like that despite the water being dark, it is still showing the shadow of the bridge. I like the bridge itself too - especially the rivets in the top left corner.

Critical stuff: Nothing much at all.

Overall: Great image.