Candlelight Demonstration
by Jovi

Comment:
The near eye contact and focus on the relatively still central figure, surrounded by people in motion, draws the eye in from all directions, almost like zooming-in during exposure.

Remenising
by leaf

Comment:
A well-lit candid portrait with some "life" to it.

Crevice Sunset
by photomayhem

Comment:
I especially like how the reflection off the sand defines the outline of the left rock.

lumière de soirée
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
I agree, really great lighting for this.

Light of life
by nicklevy

Comment:
Interesting effect with the tiny bit of color; a nice soft evocative portrait of a special time.

Samoan Fire Knife Dance
by BooZon

Comment:
A dynamic, fun shot. I like how the tattoo is framed by the flames, but I (think I) wish I could see the end of the flame on the right.

Winthrop Museum (WA)
by Beetle

Comment:
Interesting place, fine color. Not sure if it would make much difference seeing the top of the windmill, but I'd like to see.

Three Times Not Lucky
by magnus

Comment:
Simple, effective, great detail and choice of lighting.

Bicycle on the Riverbank
by PaulMdx

Comment:
The random vote sequencer just gave me this after one of the more brilliantly-colored entries -- my esthetic sense requires a "soft reboot."

OK, this is uncluttered for a cityscape, with a clear foreground subject and strong supperting but not distracting background elements. If I tried to shoot this, there would for sure be a McDonald's wrapper visible somewhere ...

Dressed Up For New Years
by Damian

Comment:
I'd have to figure that this is one of the better of the 78,000 photos shot of this -- sharp lighting on the rocks contrasting with the softness of the mist works really well.