Reaching for the Sky
by docurrie

Comment by sherpet:
Stunning image here, as it is so clear nd bright.....

Reaching for the Sky
by docurrie

Comment by electina:
Pretty color and composition.

Reaching for the Sky
by docurrie

Comment by coolhar:
nice colors but looks a bit over-sharpened to me

Riding Competition
by docurrie

Comment by Pixelstate:
Hello from the critique club...

Hi Doug, This is a really nice shot and meets the challenge very well. There were a lot of panning shots in this challenge but this stands out well. You have shown excellent techniques to keep the heads in focus and there is just enough movement in the horses legs.

The colors are complimentary and the composition is spot on. If I can make any suggestions for improvement it would be that the fence although blurred is s slight distraction and that the highlights (saddle and rail) have been slightly blown out.

Overall an excellent photo that deserved to score higher, but I'm guessing that the voters might have been looking for photos other than pans (?)

I have looked through your portfolio and gongratulate you on some excellent photos.

Reaching for the Sky
by docurrie

Comment by dwterry:
Love the colors.

Reaching for the Sky
by docurrie

Comment by ggbudge:
good point of view, nice leading line, and the colors are nice also.

Riding Competition
by docurrie

Comment by SandyP:
You definitely accomplished what you set out to do! This is beautiful!!

Reaching for the Sky
by docurrie

Comment by jah_luv:
Good Job!

Riding Competition
by docurrie

Comment by Rebecca:
Great color.

Riding Competition
by docurrie

Comment by locutus:
Technically, a good shot. The bulk of the subject is crisp, while the background and the horse's legs have just the right amount of blur to give a good sense of motion.

It's a shame the lighting is a little flat. And if there'd been a little more "happening" (such as, say, an approaching jump), it could have been excellent.