In Good Company
by ericwoo

Comment by chalice:
This is a fine image. The challenge itself is a weak one, so I can't fault the entrants. Your entry has good color and composition.

The Devil Speaks
by ericwoo

Comment by chalice:
This photo has a wonderful clarity about it. Nothing blown out, rich colors, interesting pattern to the flames. ...and a good score by the voters. Well done.

Fisheye View
by ericwoo

Comment by chalice:
This is a fine photo. I think the only reason it did not score higher is because the frame of reference is fairly straight on. If you could have shot this image from somewhere closer to the building and looking up the drama would have increased. (I know, tough to do with a pond there.) It certainly merits a higher score IMHO.

He Still Remembers
by ericwoo

Comment by basicentry:
Good clarity and colors. We should all remember this day.

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Comment by Jaded_Housewife:
nice idea. i dont like the darkness in the picture though. would prefer a tiny bit of details left in those dark areas. hth

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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).