Satsuki Matsuri (May Festival)
by yanko

Comment:
Beautiful subject, but I would have gotten closer. The background doesn't add to this shot.

Determination
by scarbrd

Comment:
Beautiful portrait. Too centered though, it would look a lot better framed slightly more to the right.

Running the Waves
by Shaman

Comment:
Great action shot, but there is some posterization artifacts probably from an aggressive use of the shadow/highlight filter. When your subject is in a very bright environment like white water or snow or a beach, your camera will expose for the highlights, so you have to dial in at least a +1 or +1.5EV exposure compensation to expose the shot correctly.

Shelly The Cheerleader
by EvetsStneer

Comment:
Too small. Timing for the shot composition could be improved so that her arm is not covering her face.

Contemplation
by dwterry

Comment:
Very deserving Blue! Congrats! Your daughter will love this one printed poster-size!

Wind and Fire
by Breeee123

Comment:
Beautiful capture, love the expression.

mutual appreciation
by sevilduvarci

Comment:

Originally posted by Greetmir: Just to add ... you couldn't get this shot again if you parked your butt there for 10 years probably ... that alone makes it pretty damn special ... but the exposure is perfect too on top of it all!

I concur! This is a once in a lifetime shot!

n 27(07) Étude d'un femme vue en buste, inachevé
by silverfoxx

Comment:
Very well deserved Blue! Congrats on a great image.

Basket Bouquet
by Gringo

Comment:
Very well deserved blue! Congrats.

Really it is Spinning!!
by emily212

Comment:
You could have gotten some interesting motion blur with a slower shutter speed and using a tripod.