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Comment by UNTITLED:
Very different from your silhouette entry, but every bit as potent with message and emotion. I'm sure both will finish near the very top, excellent photos!

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Comment by Melethia:
Very effective lighting. Don't know if this was posed or not, but it's well-composed and imparts a strong message, at least to me.

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Comment by Rae-Ann:
What a sexy Fire Guy ;-)
The composition is a little cliched for my tastes, but I get what you are going for....I am not American, perhaps that is why it doesn't speak to me soo much..

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Comment by drydoc:
Nicely done. I like the somber darkness of the scene. BOL

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Comment by CNovack:
I really like how you composed this shot. The colors are fabulous too as that they pop off the page. I find it interesting and compelling on the position of the flag - you have the strips facing down and whether it was intentional or not it does make one reflect on the 'fallen' towers and the fallen. The ones who died and the ones who laid down their lives - the fallen heroes. The fireman in the foreground makes us think of those who gave of themselves on the fateful day of 9/11 - and it doesn't have to be JUST that day but every day these public servants go out there 'to protect and to save lives'. This photo makes the viewer reflect on their contribution to the Nation. Now, I do have a critique and it is with regards to lighting. I think that you needed to cast more light on the helmet and fireman for he is a bit too much in shadow. Yes, one could say compositionally that plays well into the mood - he is in the shadow because of a pervading sadness with regards to fallen comrades. BUT with less shadows falling on his helmet and left shoulder, the fireman would be much more prominent and have an even greater impact on the photo composition because his uniform will be more visible (especially the crest on the front of the helmet which now rests in shadow and is barely visible).

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Comment by elru21:
The lighting is great here. Very moody and dramatic. I would have toned down the brightness of the helpmet just a bit. I realize it is a major element in the image, but it really competes with his face. His expression is what really tells the story.

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Comment by connie:
Very nice work, a nice clean & well lit shot. Nice job.

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Comment by madcrabber:
emotional image. -8-

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Comment by massmediakid31:
the flag is lit really beautifully. it is an emotive and respectful photo. nice.

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Comment by Melethia:
You're liking that f/22 5 sec exposure, aren't you? Really does make things very crisp. Color is excellent - great choice of background to bring that out. Nice even exposure. Probably should have scored higher than it did, but good placement!