Reckless Abandon
by paulb_17

Comment:
Pretty sky, although I'm not sure why this is B/W as I'd imagine it's spectactular in color. As for the challenge...how is this connected to the theme? What/where is the game/sport? Sorry if I'm missing something obvious, but you do usually only get a second or two from most voters to make your impression. Good luck.

Hole in the Corner
by Zoomdak

Comment:
I like how the light is showing the details of the net. Pretty decent job of working around the sun spot there. Good luck in the challenge.

Basketball Game's Over - Go On Home
by crewmnd

Comment:
Have seen a few with this theme in the challenge so far. Yours is better than some, not quite as sharp as one other. In this case I think it's the lighting and overall composition. Sorry for the comparison. Don't usually do that... The light source is creating some glare from the lock which is distracting (lock/chain is the main subject here). Perhaps the composition could be a little tighter? All JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

After the checkmate...
by tlenat

Comment:
That's a unique chessboard. I have never seen one with pieces like that before. Cool. I think you would have gotten better impact with the focal point being placed deeper into the board. As it is you're losing sharpness at the subject point (knocked over King). Window lighting is a bit harsh also. Obviously not a studio setup. Not sure what the best fix for the lighting is without some reflector - maybe fillflash set to low power (if camera supports it)? Anyway, best of luck to you in the challenge.

Cast from The Garden
by visionist

Comment:
Hopefully, those viewing this will be familiar with Madison Square Garden. If not you're in for a minor bruising I'm afraid with the DNMC voters. It's an interesting street scene, and the kid (front left) is fun to figure out. :D Good luck in the challenge.

Blue Shoes
by love

Comment:
Looks like some practice area for warmup prior to the game. Trying to figure out what sport and WHAT those straps are for. Almost look like ball keepers. Hmmm. Hopefully you'll let the viewers know in the photographers comment section visible after the challenge? :D Good luck.

Echoes of Glory
by BeeCee

Comment:
The most interesting aspect of this image (for me) is trying to determine what sport it represents. Not recognizing the layout of the field. Funny how the qualtity of light makes the green appear to shift in color as you look across the field. BTW, somebody needs to take the bottle away from that line painter! :D Good luck in the challenge.

Across The Field
by xstream

Comment:
I enjoy reading the story behind the photograph. Thanks for sharing that. :D Some of my favorite images are those captured just as you have done here, spur of the moment, quick stop. Even better, years from now this will remind you of your road trip. Nicely done.

Smile and keep having fun! :-)

deflating loss
by asimchoudhri

Comment:
Cute, simple, funny. Should do ok with this one. :D Good luck.

Section 8 Sundown
by madcrabber

Comment:
It's funny. I didn't notice the coffee cup until I saw his shadow on the wall. :D I like the warm glow of the late day sunlight.