Bass Harbor Light
by Neil

Comment:
Cool! Congrats Neil. This is a really awesome photo, glad to see it ribbon. :-)

Flight
by jemison

Comment:
Big congrats! The creme of a totally outstanding crop of images. You should be quite proud of this splendid photo.
:-)

Mops
by dr rick

Comment:
I have saved this photo to the last of my voting. I have viewed it several times since the voting stage began. I find it to be one of the most interesting images in this challenge in an odd, quirky, intriguing kind of way. It is either pure genius or pure rubbish, or somewhere in between :-) Technically wise, it does seem like the focus could be just a tad sharper, perhaps a little usm would help. The color does look quite good. Lighting is even, but certainly not dramatic, but I don't think it needs to be for this image. I see no harsh shadows or hot spots. I am thinking that compositionally, perhaps it could be strengthened by cropping out the mop bucket, or maybe better yet to include all of it. Maybe not? I do give kudos for producing (at least to me) a refreshing and unique, thought provoking photo, although it may be something that does not appeal to the masses. Good luck in the challenge :-)

A Glimmer of Hope
by HRoxas

Comment:
Nice photo. Very emotive and thought provoking. Good solid composition, and great use of some dramatic lighting. Nice setting too. Great job :-)

The Innocence of Youth
by FotoMunki

Comment:
Hehehe, I remember this photo well. I still think it is very cute! Looks like maybe you did a new edit on it? Looks good. Good color. Good luck in the challenge :-)

Tranquility
by Anders

Comment:
This is a great idea. And an interesting use of dof. I like the detail in the wood, and the shell stands out well as the subject. I like centered comps when they work well, but in this case it seems like it could have much stronger dynamics compositionally if the shell were out of the center, maybe out closer to a thirds intersection.

Fiery Cross
by kmbr2001

Comment:
Great inspirational photo. Very clean and simple, yet says a lot. Good comp, and it works well as a silhouette. I love the warm, rich tones of the sun. Nice job :-)

Grin
by dahkota

Comment:
This is a cool shot. I really like the close up 'in your face' tight framing. There is interesting symmetry in this centered tight frame. Neat tones in the blacks, and it makes the eyes really stand out. Yes a very cool shot. It would look great hanging on a wall :-)

The Road Less Taken
by Rikki

Comment:
Heyah! Great big congrats on a ribbon and the solid 6.8!!! Way to go Rikki!

Flight
by jemison

Comment:
This is a case of being in the right place at the right time, and knowing how to totally capitalize on it! Very cool shot.