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by Matthew

Comment:
A very clear, crisp image that absolutely screams SPEED. I really like the manner in which you framed this and am particularly fond of the colour variances.

As a personal preference, I do believe I would have cropped out that portion at the upper left corner as I find it both a distraction, and a "contre-temps" to the harmony of colours that exist in the remainder of the image.

Nicely done.

Ray

Sixty-three Lives
by SouthCoastOr3gon

Comment:
I absolutely love this image and truly hope it does well in this challenge. It must have taken a lot of time and patience to execute this. This is a nice, clear image that truly meets the challenge criteria, and I wish you the best of luck.

get lucky
by Alicia

Comment:
I find the lighting in this image quite harsh and the the focus seems a tad off. The smudge on the lower left hand side of the image, and the specks on the lower right detract from the overall quality of this image.

Also, considering the reddish hue of the apparatus on display, you might have been better served to use a backdrop of a different colour to accentuate the subject of your image.

I do admire your fortitude for displaying an image of this type, but I do fear that some of the more conservative elements will penalize you with their score.

Best of luck to you.

Nature's Drama
by Neil

Comment:
One of my favorites in the challenge which I honestly believed would finish in the top three. The array of colours in this one is simply stunning, as is the composition and the technical aspects of the image.

Great job my friend... keep them coming.

Ray

Columbian Fire
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Well, I had this finishing in the top 3 but it seems I was wrong again. Wonderful job on this one, which I added to my favorites.

Ray

Potato Lake, Wisconsin
by alexjack

Comment:
This is truly a very nice image that normally would do quite well. However, considering the Challenge Topic you might have to settle for a score a tad lower than you would normally expect for an image of this quality.

This is indeed a clear, well lit image with spot on focus, but an image depicting something normally associated with the "Sea" it isn't. Good luck to you.

A Sharp Entrance
by RulerZigzag

Comment:
I really like the contrast in this image and wonder if it might have been possible to open the gate on the right hand side just a bit more.

I do believe that the leading lines created by the open gates coupled by the sharp contrast in the lighting of the bridge would have added to what is already a very nice image.

Great shot... keep up the good work.

Ray

Tater's Pimp House
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
You truly do crack me up...

Had a rough day at work... visit Ken's portfolio... You are bound to find something to make you laugh, lift your spirits and make you feel great.

I was thinking of adding this to my "Favs" list, but how would I explain the sheep and stuff to the kids.

Ray

Where's the Troll?
by jasonlprice

Comment:
You sir were robbed. I gave this one a 9 and honestly believe it should have ended up at the very least on the first page. I guess some folks had a hard time finding Waldo in your image. Very clever, well executed and still one of my favorites.

We'll Always Remember
by walrus451

Comment:
I simply love the juxtaposition presented in this image... colourful vs bland ... live vs death. A great image that conveys a very emotive and powerful message. Well done.