"Happy Trails, Cowboy!"
by 777STAN

Comment:
This shot has a lot that is "right." The angle is great, and his expression really sets the mood of the shot. Also, the tree bark background gives it a nice outdoorsy context. The lack of focus is a bit bothersome. It looks like the shutter speed was a hair too slow, and there was some camera shake.

Via con Dios
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Good composition. I like how the boots are the focus, and the other "pieces" accentuate rather than detract.

Movin' On
by rjkstesch

Comment:
Good lighting. I think a tighter crop on the right would have made it a bit more intriguing, though.

Lone Ranger
by Structor

Comment:
He looks like a young Clint Eastwood.

Timeless
by snaffles

Comment:
Good composition, but it looks like noise reduction may have removed some details giving it an "odd" look. or maybe it was resizing it.

Low Key Cowboy
by kevip6

Comment:
I like the lighting on this.

Little Buckaroo
by pearlseyes

Comment:
Great shot. The blue bandana really adds a nice splash of color.

Howdy
by MAK

Comment:
Great lighting and pose.

He Rides The Wild Horses
by smichener

Comment:
Great textures and tones in this shot. I like the tight crop.

Lined up for a Storm
by RulerZigzag

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, this is a strong shot. I like how the water in the foreground, the boats and the sky form three distinct sets of "strata" that divides the picture. Also, there is a very faint vanishing point used from left to right.

Technically, the whites look a bit "over bright;" not blown out, but definitely drawing the attention of the viewer. In one respect, this is good because the challenge was boats. On the other hand, it really downplays the storm blowing in, and while it can be seen, it doesn't look to dark or ominous, like one associates with a storm. More contrast, or something like shadows/highlights might have given it a bit more "pop."

Overall, a nice shot that definitely meets the challenge.

Karma