Gull at Sunset, Looming Storm
by Bear_Music

Comment by MaryO:
Like the positioning and crop; yellow cast is very strong, though that makes sense at that time of day. Looks somewhat like a painting.

Gulls in Flight, Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment by ElGordo:
Simple and beautiful, the tone mapping is very effective.

Gulls in Flight, Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment by Melethia:
I think it was quite successful, don't you?

Gull at Sunset, Looming Storm
by Bear_Music

Comment by Mneubert:
great light and color!

Gulls in Flight, Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment by dwterry:
Wow, I didn't see this image before (only had time to do a partial vote during the challenge). I love the dreamy quality to it. I can see where some might not get the "panning" because of the quality of the background. But still, this is a *very* nice image and probably would have scored much higher outside of the panning challenge.

Gulls in Flight, Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment by amber:
This is a gorgeous, ethereal image! It's dreamy and hypnotic;)

Breaking Out
by Bear_Music

Comment by faery:
Nice finish and processing. I like the sunrise/sunset hues.

Gulls in Flight, Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment by John White:
Great shot. I love it. This is what photography is about. Sadly so often we are too concerned with 'the science' and forget about 'the art'. Will make a wonderful large print. The calming blues and the freedom of flight keeps me staring at this image. Congratulations this is one of my favorites.

Gulls in Flight, Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment by Brad:
Had no idea this was yours when I was voting, until I saw the title - it was like a bear_music Neon sign...
Haha

Quite a departure from your normal Robert - I like the effect and tone.

Gulls in Flight, Winter Dawn
by Bear_Music

Comment by crayon:
dreamy, like a fantasy. motion panning is there, tho not exactly obvious. you can see this if you pay attention that there is one bird which is the clearest/darkest, and also, the water patterns.

maybe you're right, maybe the voters wanted more illusion of speed, as mentioned in the descriptions. but i've always thought people dont read those anymore.

you got lucky with a shaky hand, havent you? ;p

crayon