National Treasure
by Kekiinani

Comment by debbybris:
Dramatic sky reflecting the water. A postcard picture, very nice.

National Treasure
by Kekiinani

Comment by kaushikbarat:
good photo, but don't know if the caption suits it...however personal opinion

National Treasure
by Kekiinani

Comment by puzzled:
Pretty contrast between the palm silhouette and the sunlight.

National Treasure
by Kekiinani

Comment by notbiscuit:
the sky is beautiful. so much darkness otherwise. other angles might look better.

National Treasure
by Kekiinani

Comment by MyDayStrong:
Wonderous.

A Piece of the Frozen Forest
by Kekiinani

Comment by Gallatin:
Perfect.

A Piece of the Frozen Forest
by Kekiinani

Comment by peecee:
very good example, good luck.

A Piece of the Frozen Forest
by Kekiinani

Comment by Bear_Music:
more of a shallow DOF than bokeh, in my eyes.

A Piece of the Frozen Forest
by Kekiinani

Comment by charmayne:
beautiful composition and demonstration of challenge. MAY have preferred to see more against the grey backround as opposed to the snow for this, but really like it the way it is too.

Relaxation
by Kekiinani

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

Hi Kekiinani...

I think most of the primary issues with this photo have been covered in the comments you have already received. The contrast does feel very weak in this image for the type of shot it is. It almost looks like it has been 'lightened' with the brightness tool in software. The other issue that probalby hurt this photo is that there is still light in the sky. Based on the comments I have read in this challenge, a lot of voters expected a 'night shot' to be done well after sundown rather than at dusk where there is still detail visible in the sky....

John Setzler