Defiance
by juliedancer116

Comment:
nice theme here - the title really grabbed my attention

Victory!
by aneyra

Comment:
I really like this photo - the energy and enthusiasm of this player with all his teammates and supporters is great. Unfortunately, I don't see this as alone - I see him as with many others instead of separated from them. 6 for great photo alone

Getting your priorities right
by Judi

Comment:
Awesome shot Judi - I absolutely loved this one (i was one of your 10s). A very creative and fun entry (and the choice of textbooks was right on the money!).

Lessons Learned on The Street
by Ivory

Comment:
Congrats on the Ribbon - as others have stated, the simplicity of the image and the tough theme it represents with the weapon works very well. I am very happy to see this one ribbon.

Written v Electronic Words...Is The War Lost?
by jonfrommk

Comment:
Jon - Clearly one of my favorites in the challenge. I love libraries like this and I think it really comes off well.

I think the issue I have with the grain is that there is 'not enough' of it to come off as being on purpose. With the extensive dark areas and the carpet that has a texture to it, the only grain I really see is on the columns and this looks a bit out of place.

Nice work and good score and placement. Top 20!!!

keep out
by Photomouse

Comment:
nice job with the choice of b/w. the placement of the lock at an odd angle tells me it is tightly locked...i almost think a bit of sharpening and a bit of local contrast would really bring out some more details in the lock and gate

last bloom
by Photomouse

Comment:
excellent lighting on this one - nice and rich yellows. the background is a bit busy but it does echo the in focus grass in the foreground nicely - good eye

Macro Pampas Grass
by Balko

Comment:
Now you are showing off! This is just fantastic - love how the grass seems to glow from the lighting

Last of the Oak Leaves
by Balko

Comment:
this thing is on fire - awesome - love the bright and deep blues in the background to complement the fire like leaves

Dock-Building.jpg
by jaxter

Comment:
really nice collection of colors - the greens, reds, blues, yellows, all work really well together - i also like how the benches alternate viewing locations - a pretty cool little place you have found