Sunset at the Pike
by riot

Comment by pixelpig:
the sun bathes the grass in fire

The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.
by riot

Comment by Cory:
Fantastic choice on the bokeh modifier.

Brexit
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge very well.

A great action portrait, great focus and DOF from this wide open fast lens, great composition and no mistaking the fact that he is returning through a customs control somewhere over here. I like it that he is not looking at the camera but the only minor problem is the direction of his gaze, he takes you out of the frame but being the enigmatic persona that he is he engages you more than an anonymous character would have done. In terms of the challenge brief, I didn’t realise that DPC was the driving force behind the result, thanks for enlightening me Eugene.

The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.
by riot

Comment by dtremain:
OK. How did you do that? Lights in background are square due to vertical motion, but subject is in crisp focus. Fill flash?
I like that your picture encourages one to look deeper than just viewing a picture.

The Last Flight
by riot

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Congrats on the HM

The Last Flight
by riot

Comment by IreneM:
This war my favorite in the challenge. Fabulous image! Congrats on the HM.

Brexit
by riot

Comment by markwiley:
Boris?

The Last Flight
by riot

Comment by grahamgator:
Congrats on the HM; great use of available light.

Brexit
by riot

Comment by GeneralE:
Too bad there's no sign reading UK departures ...

The Last Flight
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge very well.

Congratulations on your HM placing, very well deserved. This is a lovely image, very well executed and set up, the moody atmosphere is enhanced by the empty dark space around her. The lighting from the window picks out her eyes very attractively and your accurate focus enhances that too. I like the way the lighting is picking out her necklace. Personally I would love to see the rest of her face but alternatively you could say that adds to the mystery of the shot. A great entry Eugene, well done.