First Light
by Firsty

Comment:
Challenge link: strong indeed.

Image critique: very dynamic comp. Nice to see the other elements of the city in the background and you've chosen a lovely time of day.

Out-of-challenge appeal: lovely image from an unusual viewpoint (well I haven't seen it from here anyway!) so I'd come back.

Saint Pauls
by Manic

Comment:
Challenge link: weak, appalling, totally missed the point. Rubbishy rubbish. Poor.

Image critique: poor, poor, poor. So very, very poor.

Out-of-challenge appeal: none whatsoever. Nil. Zeeeero.


... OK - if I'm really pushed to comment on it -
you've got a lovely scene here of the object (whatever it is) and a dynamic POV. The additional interest of the people is a nice touch, making for some lead-in lines as well as the bridgy thingy they're wobbling on.

The castle (is this where the Queen of America lives?) looks mighty pretty all lit up and stuff, and I think you've done it justice. Highlights are just a little blown, but I don't think I've seen the White House look so good.

World Class
by caba

Comment:
Challenge link: very strong.

Image critique: great use of compositional triptych. Subdued colour gives it style. There's a little haloing visible where you've been editing but your viewpoint is special.

Out-of-challenge appeal: yes - I'd return to view this.

Bear Mountain Bridge
by JPR

Comment:
Challenge link: very strong - nice take on the brief.

Image critique: this has a great POV, lovely DOF and a cunning position for your subject. The low viewpoint demonstrates how useful the landmark is to someone who's using it as a geographical reference point. Slow shutter has given you good depth at the cost of a little movement.

Out-of-challenge appeal: very smart image so I'd revisit.

Light --- Northern & House
by kremkex

Comment:
Challenge link: very strong.

Image critique: flawed beauty. It has charm, great lighting and of course a wonderful peripheral interest in the Borealis. You'ved positioned the subject very well and you've got a good POV to create a dramtic composition. The sriations are an irritation and you've pushed the saturation to hard, making the red in the light very harsh. An unnecessary tweak in my view.

Out-of-challenge appeal: I do like this despite some flaws, so I'd probably come back to gaze at the eerie beauty it transmits.

City Hall
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
Challenge link: strong

Image critique: dynamic comp, clean, graphical, smart. Stylish shot overall.

Out-of-challenge appeal: nice - will revisit

The Bean - Windy City's Newest Landmark
by flip89

Comment:
Challenge link: very strong - a striking image

Image critique: the centred view is very powerful emphasising the structure very nicely. The tungsten cast is a bit overpowering but it arguably adds something of a sci-fi feel to the shot in the process. Love those reflections and it's a pretty good exposure with only a few hot spots.

Out-of-challenge appeal: yup - I like it

facial landmark
by aplomb76

Comment:
A magnificent structure full of character. This will have people finding their way from miles around.
: )

Devils Dyke
by Apollo2077

Comment:
Challenge link: medium - for me this is more of an area feature than a landmark

Image critique: it's a pleasant scene, nicely shot. Contrast is a bit harsh, but I generally like that kind of treatment. background is alittle faded.

Out-of-challenge appeal:

WW II Japanese Interment Camp
by bruski

Comment:
Challenge link: strong

Image critique: a good rich sky (perhaps a little too burned in places), there's plenty of space and the landmark is very prominent, good contrast, clear and crisp

Out-of-challenge appeal: this is pleasing, so I will probably revisit