Fleeting Moment
by trnqlty

Comment by Alecia:
this is very cool. i really like the starkness--the composition and the lighting/shadows. very nice work.

Worth Losing the Hat?
by trnqlty

Comment by trnqlty:
Very excited to break the six point barrier! Can't wait for more.

Worth Losing the Hat?
by trnqlty

Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your 15th placing. A worthy competitor in this contest.

Worth Losing the Hat?
by trnqlty

Comment by K-Rob:
Good timing! Nice representation of wind.

Worth Losing the Hat?
by trnqlty

Comment by vigman:
I like the idea.

Don't Lean on the Railing
by trnqlty

Comment by kevrobertson:
a big 10
Hope that is up there at the top
i love the simpicity of this shot

Worth Losing the Hat?
by trnqlty

Comment by KDO:
Great idea, and the leaning forward gives the illusion of wind. I would like to see the hat in perfect stop motion. An interesting framing would be much closer to your subject with the hat closer to his head. I feel this because only those two elements show wind. Everything else in this photo seems deathly still.

Don't Lean on the Railing
by trnqlty

Comment by Joey Lawrence:
I think its really neat how the footprints seem to be more plentiful in the area of the broken part of the bridge.

Don't Lean on the Railing
by trnqlty

Comment by snackwells:
The snow adds a lot of interest to this shot. I would have preferred if the footprints were not quite as busy. Does not seriously detract from the beauty of this image, and perhaps that was unavoidable. :)

Other suggestions: This one appears to be straightforward B&W. To add to a more omnious mood which I think you are trying to create with your title, I think a steel blue duotone would benefit your cause.

A circular gradient fill to spotlight the the broken railing would also add a visual cue for the viewer, and subtle burning of the bottom of the steps and wooden 2x8's would also add to the drama.

(If you'd like to see my take on this shot, just PM me)

Worth Losing the Hat?
by trnqlty

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Shot has a lot of nice elements - color variations, composition. But the subject is too dark, hard to see and the focus seems misplaced or missing.