Proud as a.....
by inspir8tion

Comment:
Obvious, but very effective for all that (mine was obvious too, but perhaps less effective). As well as the terrific leading lines, it's a very fine photograph of the bird. 7

Enlightenment
by nico_blue

Comment:
This is a particularly creative satisfaction of the challenge theme, because in this case the leading lines are both literal and figurative. That's clever & gives the image another dimension of interest and meaning. I think the sharpening or neatimage might be a tiny bit overdone. 8

The Approach
by tsheets

Comment:
I've always loved these rail or road convergence shots. And this is a very good one. Great use of leading lines, particularly with the sparkling highlights on the rails. Also like the three headlights. 7

Dreams of Isis
by fulgent

Comment:
A beautiful & highly artistic image with a timeless quality that makes the title so apposite. I guess the lovely (and indeed dream-like) lines are created by some sort of pleated fabric? Whatever, it's an impressive yet effortless satisfaction of the challenge theme. 8

Road to the Tetons
by postoakinversion

Comment:
This is a genuinely beautiful image, stylishly composed and executed with care and skill. Many superficially effective photographs lose their appeal after a while, but this is not one of those ... I think you'll still be proud of this harmonious work decades from now. I know I would be. 9.

The Journeyman
by muur88

Comment:
A high impact image. Shows the rest of us just how dramatic the leading lines of everyday objects can be when properly incorporated into a meticulously composed photograph. 9

The Choosen One
by roadrunner

Comment:
This is very effective use of leading lines on a couple of levels. First there's the beams of sunlight, of course. But there's also the near mirror-image of the hill and the clouds, which also work together to concentrate the viewer's attention on the same central area. I also like the fact that you're confident enough to know when to put aside the rule of thirds & go for a symmetrical composition, which is just right for this image. 9

Out of the shadow
by pmotta

Comment:
Lovely image. Some will quibble about the overblown highlights in front of the girl, and others about the intrusive tree branch, but it's nevertheless a very effective interpretation of the challenge topic. 7

Girl Interrupting
by e301

Comment:
Very sophisticated photograph. Beautifully composed and processed for maximum impact. Also love the title. All in all, I think it's just about flawless, and the most mature interpretation of the challenge topic I've seen. 10.

Untitled, 2005
by pawdrix

Comment:
This quirky shot, which breaks almost every rule, is very effective. To list the several things wrong with it would be pointless, especially as that would overlook the fact that it really works, and is one of this challenge's more creative and memorable images. It ain't beautiful though, and alas will probably not appeal to many. 8.