L I V E S T R O N G
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Nice shot and the B&W works excellent. The shadows also cars an almost eery feel to it and your angle is excellent. One of my favorites of the challenge.

Corey . Brown
by nivlek

Comment:
Greeting from the Critique Club

First Impressions: Excellent emotion catching shot, great photojournalism.

Composition: The center framing on this works well and with this shot I feel as though the emotion captured outweighs any composition flaws. The focus is also spot on and nice details throughout.

Lighting: Was this posed? I am thinking that it wasn’t but either way I thin the lighting is excellent. No harsh shadows and no blown out areas. Well lit all throughout the shot.

Artistic: This has it all, the look in his eyes, the dirt on his face and helmet all really tell a story.

Challenge: This definitely meets the challenge and is unique and stands out.

Overall I think this was a well done photo but it lacked a wow factor that many look for. Looking at your scores you received very few 4 or below which is excellent and you had a small audience that really appreciated this shot. As mentioned in the comments it would have been nice to eliminate the small portion of the mic but it also may have benefited from more of the mic but just that little piece seems out of place.

Great job on this and well done on a new personal best.

Wildfire
by Luci11e

Comment:
I think your comp was really good with this the issue I have is the blown out sky. This shot with the angle and title would be amazing if done at sunset or sunrise when you could take advantage of the orange and yellow colors. Keep up the good work and may I just say Wow at all the comments you are making, that is awesome.

The Base Of Ticonderoga
by JacobKnisely

Comment:
IMHO I think the different lines just confuse the eye. I just don't know where to look and there doesn't seem to be a real focal point. It was different so I like that. keep it up and congrats on a new personal best.

Roughly Divided
by SuttonN

Comment:
I think this should have placed much higher. I love your use of leading lines and lovely B&W shot.

Winter Flight
by jpochard

Comment:
Beautiful angle, comp, lighting, focus, Everything. Well done.

Sandy Beaches
by toddw62

Comment:
This is a beautiful shot and I think it should of placed much higher. This was well done from the lighting to the comp to the artistic feel. Beautiful shot. on to Posthumous Ribbons, Part IV this shot goes.

Desert Spring
by Aarthek

Comment:
One of my top favorites in this challenge. I love the color and feel of this very much. I am posting it at Posthumous Ribbons, Part IV

Born of lesser Gods
by Tez

Comment:
This was one of my only two 10's I handed out in this challenge. Not a bad overall finish but I really loved this shot and would give the blue here. I will post this shot at Posthumous Ribbons, Part IV

Homemade Valentine
by stevieian

Comment:
One of the favorites of this challenge. I love the feel of this shot and it seems to really tell a story. Nice job. You will see this at Posthumous Ribbons, Part IV