End of the world
by Kelli

Comment by kirsty_mcn:
I think this could work really well with the challenge, but looks a bit like a kid's toy, just made out of one piece of plastic, and in this way may have worked better if you made the set yourself.
I think it needed a little more sharpness, and perhaps a slight wider angle - not sure tbh as it doesnt really "grab" me, and even after looking at your original& perspective, I'm still not entirely sure what I'm looking at. Sorry! (As a kinda excuse, I've only ever seen monster truck rallies on the Simpsons! :P)

Trees on a fence
by Kelli

Comment by kirsty_mcn:
Sorry to be so late with crits

I think you've shown some "photographers eye" in spotting this opportunity, but not fulfilled its potential. I didn't vote in this challenge but would probably voted a 4 - there's not enough going on to keep my interest, especially with the softness. Also, I'm not a fan of the uneven lighting.

One suggestion for editing (I can't try right now as I don't have PS on this computer) would be to boost the contrast and add some colour to accentuate the pattern you found - not sure if this would work well, just a thought.

Celebrate
by Kelli

Comment by sevilduvarci:
good capture, the composition looks great.

Fire Flower
by Kelli

Comment by JunieMoon:
Almost did this for an entry in to the challenge. Decided not to enter. You did do a nice focused capture. I think a bit more of a crop would have made the image more interesting.

Celebrate
by Kelli

Comment by freakin_hilarious:
Another great shot worthy of the fireworks challenge. I like all the little spots falling away....

Fire Flower
by Kelli

Comment by Melethia:
Innovative approach!

Perfect Star
by Kelli

Comment by Balko:
0-2 Meets Challenge: 2
0-3 Technical Merit: 3
0-3 Creativity: 2
0-2 Biased Wow Factor: 2
Total = 9

Fire Flower
by Kelli

Comment by electina:
cute take on the challenge.

Perfect Star
by Kelli

Comment by DefyTime:
Well done

Sailing towards calmer water
by Kelli

Comment by Melethia:
Trading Post comment

I remember this one from voting - I thought you achieved the goal implied by the title very well. I suspect the majority of voters didn't like the processing and perceived it as "overdone" rather than intentional. I really like the way it fades to dark on the right - sort of "uncharted territory" in that direction!