False Bravado (CW)
by JokersSoul

Comment:
Good idea for a shot, and I love the title. The composition could be improved however... I wish there was more separation between him and the background, it looks like he is needing on the fence. Perhaps a different point of view, from lower on the ground, looking up at him into the sky, would provide that separation.

Either way, a good shot overall. 6

Approaching (CW)
by Nadine_Vb

Comment:
This is a very nicely done water drop show, and I like the smooth blue tones and bokeh. The only unfortunate thing is that there are so many water drop shots in this challenge that it takes away all the uniqueness.

Also, I would have cropped out the white in the top left.

Overall a good shot. 6

Courage
by deepfrog17

Comment:
Hmmm... not courage so much, but perhaps it is insanity.

Cool capture of something I will never, ever, do :)

Dead But Not Gone
by vlado

Comment:
That was rude of me.... I have yet to congratulate you on your first blue ribbon. CONGRATS.

Please excuse my tardiness :)

OCAD
by Shutter-For-Hire

Comment:
Good finish overall, and great score.

The Place Where Trees Stand in the Water
by VitaminB

Comment:

Originally posted by Citadel: Funny, I like your composition better than wolf's. I also wonder if have two similar shots in the same challenge might have hurt your score a bit. (I could be totally wrong though). In any event congrats on the ribbon!

Thank you! :)

In previous challenges I have wondered that, but I didn't get any comments during voting regarding the similarity, so I don't think it made any difference in this challenge. Besides, wolf's shot has a much different feel to it because of the zoom blur. I think his shot is incredible.

For Reference:

13 Minutes of Stardom
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Incredible image Ben. Congrats on the HM.

Crystalized
by jeger

Comment:
So it looks like your in the 7 and no ribbon club. Great score, and congrats on the HM.

Bridge View
by Brent_S

Comment:
Brent, this is an incredible shot. Congrats on the blue ribbon.

Toronto's Event Horizon
by wolf

Comment:
Congrats on the PB, the 7+ Score, and the ribbon. Well deserved.