Smile Baby, Smile
by artvet

Comment by wilburhere:
neat. looks like a sketch. yes - 10

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by IreneM:
Oh, how beautiful and so perfect for the challenge. Congrats on 11th place, Artur.

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by tiffanyleski:
I'm really surprised this one didn't place higher. I thought it was spectacular; One of my favorites in the challenge. The sky just looks so... epic. I would love to have a print of this. Fantastic job.

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by Haneck:
I noticed a few people commented on the blown out sun. I personally think it's perfect. ;) Without the pure white of the sun, the tones would only range from black to light brown. You need some touches of pure white or else the image doesn't have enough contrast. Also, having the white sun at the top of the image gives an atmosphere of bright daylight. It feels like high noon, perfect for the cowboy theme. Cropping out that sun, I think, would make this image loose a great deal of it's impact. Just my personal thoughts. :) In any case this is a very beautiful image!

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by MAK:
hey great placement dude..

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by cptpoland:
Almost in the first 10. Good job. Congrats!

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by posthumous:
you captured the feeling perfectly.

Smile Baby, Smile
by artvet

Comment by Love6:
I'm suddenly thinking "MR. ED" :) I love the horses expression and the detail still remaining in the image very beautiful capture! :) (9)

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by senor_kasper:
Gorgeous image, great color and great lens !!! no glare at all despite a full blown shot of the sun.

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
by artvet

Comment by Jaker:
I'm a sucker for clouds, and leaving these in really gives a feeling of vastness to the scene. I like the tones as well. One of my favorites so far. Coming back to bump this up a notch. Hope to see this on the front page!