Strange Puzzle
by bcoble

Comment:
I like the interesting perspective and angle on this shot. Nice colors, although there is a bit of a glare. Unusual and creative entry.

Patriarch with Sons
by rjkstesch

Comment:
*Greetings from Critique Club*

First of all let me say that I'm sure you got a lower score on this shot because many viewers did not see the relationship to the "Family" Challenge (see comments). It's a really nice shot though (also as evidenced by a number of comments).

Composition
I really like it. I like the close crop and the slightly off-center placement of the smokestack. You've got nice vertical and horizontal references.

Lighting/Color
Both are great. You've got some nice shadows on the boats and the colors are naturally vivid without being overpowering or oversaturated. One thing that is a little distracting to me is the large shadow in the mountains. I'm sure it's probably a shadow of an adjoining peak or a cloud, but because of the crop and the shape of the shadow, it's not evident.

DOF/Definition
Also both very good. I think the clarity is especially sharp.

OVERALL
Relationship to challenge topic was sketchy and really hurt your score. Otherwise, there's really very little I find that I would change about the shot (although the suggestions made to shoot it from a lower angle and/or to make it a triptych might prove interesting).

Very nice work. Just my 2 cents...

Jimmy

Happy Alone
by Joey Lawrence

Comment:
Congrats Joey on another great shot & great finish! :-)

Spreading Her Wings
by toddhead

Comment:
Love this shot! Congrats on your well deserved ribbon!

Nature photographer
by heida

Comment:
Congrats! Beautiful image and well deserved ribbon.

Symbol of...
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
Congrats! Spectacular shot - well deserved blue!

Freedom
by PERCOM

Comment:
Really a beautiful shot! Colors, lighting, motion, DOF, composition, all great!

GunSight Pass
by phinbob

Comment:
Another beautiful shot. Really like the colors, DOF, and sharpness. Composition is good too, but I think I'd like it better if the horizon was straightened a bit. Nice work.

Tucson Monsoon
by phinbob

Comment:
Ditto to all of NightShy's comments. Really nice shot!

Man and his Dogs
by Buckeye_Fan

Comment:
Great composition! There seems to be a lot of noise in the shot though (not sure whether it's fog, mist, or just noise). I think that may be why the background looks like a painting or Hollywood set (it really does!). IMHO however, this works against the B/W choice - you might get better results in color? Just my 2 cents... This is still a very nice capture. (And I agree with the other commenters that you could shave a touch off the bottom.) :-)