From Holy Ground Up
by scarbrd

Comment:
I do believe we might just see this image on the front page. The focus, DOF, composition, lighting and vibrant colours all combine to make this a truly remarkable image. Congratulations to for producing this piece of art, and the very best of luck to you in the challenge.

Blues
by Luguer

Comment:
This is a different perspective on the challenge description, but I do like it. The DOF and focus are spot on, as is the lighting. My only picayune is with the presence of the wrinkles in your backdrop... not a big factor mind you, but enough to be a distraction in what is otherwise a very well executed photo.

Symmetry
by anotherday

Comment:
A fairly nice image, but certainly not from the "Ground Up" perspective. While the lighting is really great in the upper half, the bottom half is quite dark and unfortunately some of the details are lost. I will assume you used a very wide angle lens for this image, which makes the walls look slanted. Good luck.

Almost up!
by lemurboy

Comment:
I do believe that you might have misread the Challenge description which stated: "Take your best image from the perspective of the ground up". You might have considered cropping out the branches to the left of the image as they are a distraction and add nothing to the image.

800_7458corah9wks.jpg
by ShutterPug

Comment:
You truly do have a knack for taking really great animal shots. It is truly remarkable how you managed to capture that forlorn look on that poor prisoner who seemingly craves his freedom.

I do believe I see another card in the offing. Well done indeed.

Ray

Fallen Flower
by C4Pictures

Comment:
A beautiful image that offers a refreshing take on the challenge topic. The vibrant colours against the somber background, coupled with the DOF and focus all combine to make this a very attractive image. Well done.

Larger Than Life
by MaryO

Comment:
The focus in the image seems a tad soft, but the major problem lies in the fact that you took this image in the blazing sunlight. The presence of the sunspot does little to enhance this image, nor does the presence of the tree between the horse's legs. Good luck.

Climbing
by Scapeshots

Comment:
I am quite intrigued as to why the landing gear is deployed with the aircraft in this position. A very nice image, but I find the pink hue at the edge of the clouds to be a distraction. Very nice stop action on this one. Good luck
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Choose your own point of view...
by Gabriel

Comment:
First image I have looked at in this challenge and I must say I do really like this novel approach and the options you give to the viewer. My only criticism rests in the fact that I find the encroachment of the sunlight in the lower left hand side a distraction. Nicely done, and good luck with the challenge.

Lethal Embrace
by labuds

Comment:
While I can fully appreciate some individuals being offended by this rather graffic image, I truly cannot comprehend a score of one. The focus could be slightly better, but there is no disputing the fact that the subject matter is well within the challenge description. The lighting is good, as are the composition and background.

I for one was NOT revolted by this image as I have a full appreciation that events of this nature occur on a regular basis in the wild, and for these reasons voted it an 8.

There are things that I do find appalling, but I earnestly endeavour not to let that affect my judgement of the image and the score it warrants.

I could grudgingly support a score of 3, but 1 is truly inane in this and most other instance.

Well done, and my compliments for testing the waters... you now know that for some, personal biases unfortunately have more impact than the quality of the image.

Ray

Message edited by author 2007-10-20 11:57:41.