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Comment by noraneko:
Maybe it's just an illusion, but your horizon looks slightly skewed here? Anyway, lovely lighting and nice composition.

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Comment by Breeee123:
I really like this shot. Such a beautiful, serene quality.

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Comment by KaDi:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First impression: good graphic impact! I like the tones...feels like a traditional black and white. The sky is odd...over-polarized?

Having read your comments I must agree with those who dislike the glow around the jet...it looks like a result of post-processing. It's very evident and doesn't seem to have an interpretation to it...it won't pass for water vapor. The jaggies are also clearly evident and take away from the smoothness of the metallic body.

The composition is probably the strongest element here. The timing of the shot, with the landing gear down, takes this a notch above the standard plane shot. I like the interpretation of the subject and agree with the comment that B&W is a satisfying choice.

Overall, it could be a cleaner image but the graphic impact helps make a statement of power and beauty. You predicted your score well...so what can I tell you except "Nicely done."

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Comment by smardaz:
gorgeous, course im a little partial cuz it looks like this girls big sister:

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Comment by Chucker:
Wow! This is a very beautiful and dramatic photo! ...should be a winner

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Comment by silverscreen:
Beautiful B&W work - and for once a selective desat that actually works :)

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Comment by Dave Gordon:
He looks like he's smiling - like maybe he just ate a goat.

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Comment by Caltrop:
dare i say 9 or even a 10! freakin cool. yeah a 10

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Comment by ccbum40:
awesome

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Comment by daboardergirl:
I loved this one. It was one of my top 5 in the challenge. Well done!