Taking over
by ccjp

Comment:
Great contrast of environments, nice angle and lovely colours. Very intriguing structure too.

One thing I'd take note of is hyperfocal length (it's been in the forums - here's a good link: //www.vividlight.com/articles/2314.htm). It would ensure that the distant subject is totally crisp (which this isn't quite) as well as your foreground. Not a fatal flaw though - good work. [7]

afternoon reflections
by tp-fcp

Comment:
Which colour ribbon do you prefer?

What a classy shot. Rich subject matter, crisp lighting, beautiful colours - it's got the lot. Good luck in the top three! ;) [10]

Panther Statium
by jboling

Comment:
Great capture. Could have lifted the colours a bit with levels or curves though. Very nice use of space too. [8]

spider
by nborton

Comment:
This shot has the makings of a great one. It could do with a bit more light on the subject though.

Try picking up the detail on the spider's back and head using a mirror or shiny surface to bounce light back.

Crow
by ScottK

Comment:
Great capture but a bit over-sharpened.

"On to the next flower"
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Nice concept and I like the space in the shot.

Time To Fly
by Remie

Comment:
I think this would be more striking in mono - it would be more atmospheric. The sky is 'too blue' and the birds are not detailed or interesting enough.

Going Home
by Toddh

Comment:
Top gull shot. Nice DOF (lost the busy background) but although the sunlight is nice it lacks context, so I wonder if this may be better in mono?

Super Mat.... Here to save the world (or at least Brighton), taken just as he's flying off....
by Apollo2077

Comment:
Not exactly faster than a speeding bullet is he? Let's face it - he's going nowhere fast and it looks like SuperMat left the rest of his gear in the phone box.

Composition isn't good (shadow of photographer visible). I'd have cropped it tighter and made it portrait - leaving lots of sky.

Omen
by BobsterLobster

Comment:
Unusual take on challenge - like this. They almost look like bats with their positions. Sky is noisy but it kind of adds to the vibe. (Omen II is the best - and I met Damien's actor once!)