Forsaken
by muur88

Comment:
Wow, I can only imagine at the circumstances that lent themselves to this shot, but I find it a very thought provoking and stimulating image. I feel very drawn into the photo and my imagination racing about the story behind it. I like that trait in a shot very much. Good sound composition also. Nice job, I like it!

Untitled
by Tej

Comment:
For some reason this image makes me think of the end of the book of Jonah, from the Old Testament. Cool shot.

The Desolate Swimmer
by Shermy

Comment:
An interesting, creative concept, and a quirky composition. I like it though. It's unique. Nice job :-)

Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment:
Very nice job with the processing. Great tonal range. You've made the centered comp work well, but I wonder if off centered could be even stronger in this case?

Desolation
by Alain

Comment:
Very cool shot. Makes for a neat abstract.

Barren
by annah

Comment:
Very sound composition. Great processing. Image just looks really good. Nice technicals. Awesome location. Nice job!

Empty Bench
by TonyT

Comment:
Wow, great use of leading lines and repetition here. The blue bench really stands out well, and placed very nice within the composition. Good job.

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment:
Seems like an interesting choice of subject that works for the challenge. There appears to be focus issues though. If not already using one, a tripod could make a big difference, especially if the lighting conditions cause slower shutter speed. Or even any solid surface to shoot from. Even placing a bean bag on the ground or something like that. Also, the exposure seems a little hot in the upper left area.

Amber Waves of Grain
by DelRioPhoto

Comment:
Normally, borders aren't really a big deal to me. A good one on the right image, can really enhance the presentation sometimes. Other than that, they are just there. Fine. But in this case, the black border thing I feel is detrimental to this photo. It just doesn't seem to have any purpose, and is just really strongly drawing attention to it, and away from the photo.

Nowhere
by thegrandwazoo

Comment:
This is a good idea, and a great location. Technically is pretty good. I think the person doesn't stand out very strongly, especially with the color of the umbrella, kind of blends in with the surrounding area, in fact, I almost missed it. Perhaps placing the subject somewhere else in the composition could be stronger? Possibilities I see- lower in the frame, where the dark rocks are, the lighter colored umbrella would contrast with the darker area more. Or up towards the upper right thirds intersection, where there is no brush, and a little redder. Or somewhere along the actual ridge, where they would stand out against the sky. Although the person is placed on the left thirds line, any of these other possibilities would also place them stronger on a thirds intersection. A cool concept, fits the challenge, but I feel if the person were more prominent, it could boost the score some.