Sky
by raish

Comment:
Very minimalistic approach to the challenge. Fits the requirements well, but I'm not feeling much of a connection to this photo.

Distant Shoreline
by markwiley

Comment:
Very creative technique. It's interesting how there is that one spot of green bokeh in the upper right of the mirror/lens/whatever that is.

Electric sky
by tunnelvision

Comment:
Always fun to catch lightning, but to do well, you need more interest (either in the lightning or the surroundings. Having much of the lightning covered up by the building and trees is realyl hurting.

distancE A froM
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Interesting choice of subject. I have to wonder if you are getting low votes due to the most stand-out subject material is the closest.

the fisherman
by timfythetoo

Comment:
I like how the processing of this image really helps to concentrate the eyes on the subject.

For some, Death comes too soon
by KristinaG

Comment:
I have scored this a 5. There are a couple of reasons for this:

1) This is a Memoir challenge, and a memoir is autobiographical in nature. So this must mean that the photographer has died, but in fact you posted this image. That un-realism means a lot in this challenge (at least to me).

2) This evokes empathy, but not real sadness for me. While I feel their pain, I'm not feeling my own pain.

3) There are some technical flaws. For instance, the candles have no detail and there is a lot of noise in the dark areas.

I hope this helps you understand my thinking (and possibly the thinking of other voters.

Ruby's AutoDiner - Laguna Beach, CA
by seethroughmylens

Comment:
I'm really glad that you got this shot with activity in the building. That really adds to the story.

Angelo's Restaurant, Johnstown, Ontario
by snaffles

Comment:
That's one good looking burger. I like the perspective, but there seems to be an odd yellow color cast caused by the lighting.

Angel's Diner
by hawkeyefilms

Comment:
What an interesting use of camera movement.

DOG n SUDS - Paragould, Arkansas
by tfarrell23

Comment:
The perfect summer combination. I would like to see more of the place, and less of the street.