Buick emblem
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by Mad-D:
like it

E Komo Mai
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by Bran-O-Rama:
Thank you for all the comments everyone. It was a conscious effort to place that brick structure in the foreground as that's what really makes this photo.

A little disappointed that it didn't do better but my last 2 challenges have been my best so far (Framing/Travel Guides).

E Komo Mai
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by samtrundle:

Originally posted by movieman: People are going to want to see photos of beautiful beaches and shorlines, not decaying buildings (?) in the water, IMO. Still a nice scene though.

I don't understand this comment... the "decaying Building" is what makes this shot one of the best five or six in this challenge. Without it the picture is indistinguishable from a million other tropical island ocean shots.

What I Really Wanna Do Is Direct!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by sprite777:
Thing about this is, it really shows the difference between those who leave comments and those who go through giving everyone low scores. There is more than a two point difference between the commenters on here and the total votes. This shot is awesome! I want to direct too, so maybe I'm a little biased. :)

E Komo Mai
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by movieman:
I guess there's an emphasis on that thing in the bottom left corner? But I'm not sure why.

People are going to want to see photos of beautiful beaches and shorlines, not decaying buildings (?) in the water, IMO.

Still a nice scene though.

E Komo Mai
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by redmoon:
winner! going to win. totally briliiant - text book stuff really; beautiful water, beautiful sky, beautiful, erm, beauty. being REALLY picky, but i might have cloned out the little white pole in the water, but that's the only comment i can think of. you know, i haven't been on holiday yet this year (well, quick city break, but i was ill so that doesn't count). this is so far the only picture so far that makes me REALLY want to get away, so in terms of the challenge, i t succeeds in my book on all counts. 10.

What I Really Wanna Do Is Direct!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by Jeileen:
I gave you a 9 for this one. Surprised to see it did not do better. Good job!

What I Really Wanna Do Is Direct!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by VisiBlanco:
Great photo, one of my top 3 pics for this challenge. Surprised it didn't do better. I think the border works well for the title; even while voting I interpreted it to look like a wide-screen movie. I also like how you seem to fade into the white background.

What I Really Wanna Do Is Direct!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by Bran-O-Rama:
Thanks, I was a bit disappointed as well. My average started out at 6.2 and dropped all the way down to 5.6. A lot of people commented about my wide border and I think that may have subconsciously affected voting. My intent was to keep a true widescreen aspect ratio. Thanks for all the great comments, this is my highest commented photo yet.

What I Really Wanna Do Is Direct!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment by ScantyNebula:
Oh WOW I'm surprised to see you only got a 5.9 .. thats still good of course but seeing I gave you an 8 I had higher expectations for this great shot .. Guess maybe it was a bit artsy for some ppl? I didn't think so ... =/ Better luck next time