5.2
by crik

Comment:
I think this might do a bit better than 5.2 but it looks a bit over sharpened to me. The blue light that seems to be reflected is curious. I do like the sprouting greenery . More like 5.7 I think.

5.3800 for "Crashing Waves"
by hahn23

Comment:
An interesting scene, but I don't believe you've done it justice. I know who shot this and I also know that your work is normally much more engaging than this. I know you will tell me this is absolutely level but the impression to a viewer's brain is that it needs righting. Images have audiences and their perception is as important as your intent when it comes to the forming of their vote.

Those two trees are disappearing into the hillside beyond doesn't work for me, and a low tonal level is set a little high for me - there is more shadow than there needs to be. I see few patches of true black, but too much just above the black point.

What was your workflow? Did you apply curves?

I think you've done a great job with the highlights, but it isn't matched by the shadow work.

Having said all that, I think you'll get a bit more than your estimate. 5.65 perhaps?

(I've looked on three monitors - granted only one allowed me to differentiate between the last two black blocks on the scale, but it didn't help with my appreciation of the image).

Perhaps it just a really hard scene to capture - I do believe that.

Low Fives
by mlhannah

Comment:
Clever idea - I agree! 5.15

Six (optimistic)
by kprasad9375

Comment:
Optimistic indeed. The quality is fine but there is certainly a risk that you'll be penalised for cannibalising another challenge. I suspect more like 5.88

6.0
by MaryO

Comment:
Well executed bird shot, could be a tad sharper for the audience that likes these shots, but I agree with your score: 6.0

four
by posthumous

Comment:
I think you are close; I like it more than that, but it's clear you aren't after the popular vote!

I'll guess 4.22

4.2317
by mitalapo

Comment:
Great distortion. I hope you get more and indeed I think you will. 5.42 (less than I gave you).

1
by MadMan2k

Comment:
Way more than a 1.... Not much more than a 5 though. I guess 5.3. I gave you more - the little face in the middle makes the image.

5.6843
by leontp

Comment:
I enjoy the 'aha' moment (don't look down!!!). May do a bit better - 5.89?

Ambush - 4.2
by rooum

Comment:
Nicely presented, good composition and I really enjoy the colours. Not a crowd pleaser though as your estimate suggests. It will do better than that though - more like 5.0