Pure Sublime
by JamesDowning

Comment:
Thanks for the comment, I liked this shot gave it an 8 in fact (I'm partial to landscapes).

Balto Grand Prix Will Power
by pelican

Comment:
This was my first entry in a challenge and it was fun to watch my score. I'm not too surprised by the winners, and I appreciate all the comments made during the voting.

To Melethia; Yes that is his real name and he went on to win the Baltimore edition of the Indy Car series.

To o2bskating; I went on Friday which was during the practice laps, if you go when the event is being televised I suspect most of the best general admission areas will be blocked by adverts placed there for the television cameras. The last I heard there it is going to be held again this year and I definitely plan on going, perhaps upgrading from general admission though to get more access to the pit area and drivers

Sergeant of Marines
by toddhead

Comment:
I looked at this and my first thoughts were determination and strength. The focus, DOF and lighting work, not overly harsh but nothing subtle either. If you can thank him for his service too.

IMG_7418-flamingo-preens-800
by sfalice

Comment:
Nice lighting very subtle, it suits the subject well. Nice work, good luck.

The Garden Gatekeeper
by cudaviper

Comment:
Impressive shot, great DOF and spot on with the focus on the eye, nice catch light.

Kittiwake
by SaraR

Comment:
Really nice, composition, lighting, etc. good luck.

Looking Strange and Acting Strange
by AllenP

Comment:
Interesting composition and staging, good job on the lighting too.

Better Half
by jomari

Comment:
Did you use a mirror or Photo Shop? either way nice job.

For the Love of Basketball
by KristinaG

Comment:
Was this candid? if so you had some luck for this challenge.

Frozen
by gyaban

Comment:
I like the slight reflection in the water and how the arms, legs and forward lean of the model brings the eye to the face.