There are other ribbons
by BJokerud

Comment by Covert_Oddity:
There are, but this was a challenge specifically about the DPC ribbons.

Since you've kinda kept it on theme, I'm going to judge the shot as well. It's a well lit, well presented shot, but it's not outstanding in any way, it feels more like a record keeping shot of the event than something 'photographic' if you see what I mean.

There are other ribbons
by BJokerud

Comment by rjkstesch:
Fun shot, but the challenge requires the red, yellow or blue DPC reibbon.

Flying towards Hope
by BJokerud

Comment by VitaminB:
Greetings from Critique Club... I apologize for the wait.

Actually, I am glad you had to wait... I wasnt a member of CC back when this was voted on, and I am happy I get the chance to critique it. I really like the image... it captures incredible action, and considering what you had to do to get to this location, its sure to be a photo you remember forever. Your shutter speed and DOF are ideal, as this is a difficult shot to get in focus with all of the movement going on.

It is difficult to critique a good photo, but I will do what I can. Some of my criticisms you likely had no control over, so take them for what they are worth. First, the skiiers head is cut by the background. If you were in a position to ensure that the skiier is completed backed by the snow, or completely backed by the sky, you wouldnt have that separation. But, this is a difficult shot as it is, so there is likely no control over that. Second, the snow in the foreground has either a shadow or dirt, or other markings in it. Not sure how legal it would have been to clone them out, but that may improve the shot a bit.

Overall, a great shot. I didnt vote on it, but I would have given this a 7 if I did. Most of the voters did rate this above average, so even though you didnt achieve the 6+ you set out for, I hope your still happy with the image.

VitaminB

Up, up and away
by BJokerud

Comment by JulietNN:
well it is not bad for a chair that is floating in mid air. not something you see every day now is it. arr I thought it was basic but it wasnt, so maybe getting rid of that annoying cloud that distracts. I think a closer crop to the chair so it was a bit bigger would have helped adn a little lightening of the white underside of the chair would have given it some punch. it is a good chair flying, but maybe having a bright red balloon on teh back of the chair would have giving it a reason to be flying in the air, cos it aint something you come across every day.

Roses
by BJokerud

Comment by KarenNfld:
I like the contrast between the roses and the branches.

We caught something!
by BJokerud

Comment by PGerst:
This would have been great if little Timmy was there.

We caught something!
by BJokerud

Comment by DJWoodward:
Challenge Relevance:6 Impact/Emotion/Mood:5.5 Technicals:5 Processing:5 Creativity:5.5

We caught something!
by BJokerud

Comment by RulerZigzag:
Nice moment

The one faded
by BJokerud

Comment by DJWoodward:
Challenge Relevance:7 Impact/Emotion/Mood:5.5 Technicals:6 Processing:5.5 Creativity:5.5

The one faded
by BJokerud

Comment by jeremygrimm:
flower is colorful, but dark with background