Defeat
by cadbike

Comment by Gatorguy:
Already voted, returning for comments. What a great capture of not only pain, but also compassion ans sportsmanship. I think I may have played with the crop a little as I'm not totally sold on this one - but then again, I don't know what you had to work with. In any event, the emotive strengths of the image far outweigh any technical issues, particularly those that are subjective. This one gets a 9

Defeat
by cadbike

Comment by Bran-O-Rama:
Odd to see a member of the opposite team trying to console the other.

Sinking Hearts
by cadbike

Comment by spydr:
Nice concept and composition. Focus must be tighter.

Sinking Hearts
by cadbike

Comment by phreakon:
I'm giving this a 9 because the idea was sooo neat, and the bubble is heart-shaped. It would be better if the hearts were a bit more in focus.

Defeat
by cadbike

Comment by gloda:
This shot shows the emotion pain very well, but it even includes the remedy: consolidation. I like that you managed to include both. If only the red girl's back was inside the frame! 9.

Defeat
by cadbike

Comment by Xilebo:
Oh yes, that's painful alright

Sinking Hearts
by cadbike

Comment by dsa157:
great idea, but very out of focus

Defeat
by cadbike

Comment by moswyn:
I really like this picture. It looks as though you used a bit too much neatimage, but I like the emotions and the compassion you've captured here.

Sinking Hearts
by cadbike

Comment by Jinjit:
Returning for comment:
The shapes are nice and I like the heart-shaped bubble.
It fits the challenge nicely but only suffers from a too soft focus IMO.

Defeat
by cadbike

Comment by grandmarginal:
I find the main subject is the girl standing since we can see her face and she is actually posing an action. The cropping should have included her. But it's nice moment you captured.