Pirate Hell
by wmprkg

Comment:
Too grainy. It may be on purpose, but it feels like a low resolution shot blown up too big.

Martian Moon
by Blackbox

Comment:
Nice macro effect. Very creative perspective for this challenge.

Wally World Death Star
by Elwood

Comment:
Creative...and political.

Obstruction
by see

Comment:
I love the gradient of this shot.

No survivors...
by CEJ

Comment:
INCREDIBLE composition on this one. But I'm DYING for just a slightly tighter crop on the right side...I find the lines on the right side distracting... I have to give this one a 9 for its overall strength, but if I didn't find my eyes drawn disproportionately to the right, I think this could easily be my favorite in the challenge so far.

Limits
by Judi

Comment:
I think this is a fabulous photo, but I have to question the logic...I mean, it's obvious that those are storm clouds, and yet this person is lying on parched land that obviously hasn't seen rain in forever. I would think the storm clouds--usually an ominous sign--would here represent hope instead of desolation. I'd love to hear more about the story behind this photo. The incongruity is intriguing--but don't worry, I'm not letting THAT affect my rating.

The Road Less Traveled
by BakerBug

Comment:
Incredible coloration.

Nativity Scene
by faery

Comment:
Another one that feels--for whatever reason--like a shot out of National Geographic. Excellent work.

Snowbound
by SJCarter

Comment:
I think the shadow effect on this photo's border detracts from its overall effectiveness. Might I suggest just a thin black border around the edge? The composition is otherwise amazing.

Deadly Forest
by Tom

Comment:
The clarity of this photo is amazing.