Golden Slippers
by vtruan

Comment by jmoore:
lovely

Golden Slippers
by vtruan

Comment by froglet:
very simple, beautiful shot.

Golden Slippers
by vtruan

Comment by justine:
Love the subject, pose and meets the challenge. I don't care for the lack of focus. Needs to be a bit more crisp, sharp, clear.

Triangle in Motion
by vtruan

Comment by graphicfunk:
Now, here is one of the most creative takes on this challenge. Should have ended a top ten.

A Monent of Peace
by vtruan

Comment by Xilebo:
Coming back for a comment, you caught this little dove well and the silhouette is perfect... like the minimalist look as well, serene and calm.

Triangle in Motion
by vtruan

Comment by Sammie:
This is really nice, Van. It does form a good triangle. All through the challenge I wondered who did this one and how it would do in the scoring! Congratulations on your high score, it is well deserved!

Triangle in Motion
by vtruan

Comment by vtruan:
Thanks for the comments. I was at the ribbon cutting for the new kayak course and was just shooting some of the kayakers. Later saw the triangle, wasn't shooting for a triangle, just popped into my eye.

Triangle in Motion
by vtruan

Comment by Artifacts:
Great action shot capture and the best "triangle" in the challenge. This should be in the running for a ribbon. Kudos for such a great image.

For purposes of printing after this basic challenge is over I'd recommend applying a little burning in of the white water to bring out more detail. 10-20% would be about right. It is slightly overexposed. I'd also recommend dodging to the tune of about 10% on the kyaker in the shaded area. I'd further suggest you do that on a 50% greyscale layer rather than directly on the image layer itself. Dodge and burn is much more natural when done that way.

A Monent of Peace
by vtruan

Comment by docurrie:
There isn't enough contrast between the sky and the bird. Makes the sky appear underexposed.

A Monent of Peace
by vtruan

Comment by SandyP:
Nice image. I like it a lot!