Focus
by riot

Comment by pixelpig:
a fierce gaze, this is excellent

Pattaya Dusk
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting landscape that meets the challenge well.

I can see why the scene and colours appealed to you it certainly has plenty of potential. I think its a shame you didn’t have a tripod with you, I do agree with J9 there is a lack of clarity throughout as a result of the hand-held slow shutter speeds and the high ISO, under the circumstances you’ve done a pretty good job but, as you know, there is some tough competition here. I actually think you missed a creative alternative here to create a high ISO abstract with deliberate soft or out of focus shapes to create an impression. Unfortunately, what you have here is an obvious attempt to make the best of a difficult and challenging situation that hasn’t quite hit the mark.

Solar Paint
by riot

Comment by pixelpig:
one of my favorite colors

Pattaya Dusk
by riot

Comment by pixelpig:
awesome view

Yellow-Headed Caracara
by riot

Comment by pixelpig:
Somebody should call the Sierra Club , alert them to all the wonderful photos in this challenge. It's truly amazing. What a beautiful planet we have to live on. Thanks for posting this shot.

Yellow-Headed Caracara
by riot

Comment by Ja-9:
Good feather detail and clarity on the eye and beak. I'm wondering how you got the black background...taken in a National Zoo? I'll be curious where this was taken. And I like your crop for this as well...

Focus
by riot

Comment by jgirl57:
The best in the challenge!! LOVE this great shot

Focus
by riot

Comment by M.O.C.:
my top 5. Great job. What a riot.

Solar Paint
by riot

Comment by Ja-9:
Bonus point for shooting up...but I don't know why (and I've tried) I just don't like this type of photo...it's a personal thing...no offense

Pattaya Dusk
by riot

Comment by Ja-9:
Lacks clarity/detail...IMO your buildings in the foreground should be sharp in focus...