Bleak
by rajron

Comment:
Bleak indeed, but really just a cemetery, Is there an unlucky story here somewhere? That should be the focal point.

Getting stuck behind the 8 ball
by Bugzeye

Comment:
Looks good. Stunning sharpness and clarity. Great theme.

Unlucky Landing
by Stang

Comment:
Having trouble getting my bearings here, and as such, am having trouble seeing the unlucky landing. Challenge aside, I like the abstract nature of this, the high contrast, and the action.

Aged 27 years, 8 mo's, 15 d's
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Terrific angle! Looks good in sepia.

Not again
by beekeeper

Comment:
Good action shot. A bit more sharpness would have been nice, but a great capture under the circumstances...

Bad Decisions
by SkyFox

Comment:
What's the bad decision? I don't see storm clouds, just a dark sky.

three again ?! maybe next time...
by lenia

Comment:
Nicely composed, but not really unlucky -- just not lucky.

Not Enough
by DNA101

Comment:
I'm not sure a three leaf clover really means unlucky, any more than an unbroken mirror means lucky. Good try.

Seen Better Days
by leooliveira

Comment:
Interesting interpretation, though he could be asleep or just opening a pack of cigarettes. His face, and not just his postures, should convey unlucky. The negative space doesn't add much. Good try.

Rice Cooker
by pawdrix

Comment:
Well, I'm still in a place where I find 5.6 a respectable score. I think it should have scored better, but I'm not surprised that it didn't. That said, I think this shot is more about Asia than perhaps all of the Top 10 combined (with one or two notable exceptions).

I also think (to an extent) that it's silly to talk about distractions in street photography. The people in the background are part of the life of the image, part of the buzz. It's not like they're naked! And the good use of DOF here clearly relegates them to the background. Maybe next time you should huddle all these folks together, bring some lights, tell them what you're up to, maybe have them tidy up a bit (pick up the garbage, dress up a bit), and then tell them all to act natural.

Alright, I'm babbling. Good one. I didn't vote in this challenge, but I'd have scored this high. So blame me in part!