Riding the rails
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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Comes off a bit dark to me. It's not having too much impact, though pics of trains are usually a subject I like. Perhaps the strong browny-yellows in the scene are just overpowering me. Not totally sure.

Riding the rails
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Comment by K3Master:
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

5

Riding the rails
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Comment by Bugzeye:
This photo would work well in the upcoming Missed Focus challenge.

Porcupine
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Comment by roz:
fantastic close-up .. :)

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Comment by scotthadl:
this is a wonderful image the bear is showing a nice behavior and all the distractions of the scene have been minimized.

Griz
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Comment by Kelli:
I thought it was beautiful and gave it an 8. Sorry for the low score you got. FS's have gotten so ridiculously low scoring it's discouraging.

Griz
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Comment by JaimeVinas:
This one had potential with a tighter crop around the bear. If it were possible I would also do some highlights/shadows on the bear to see more detail on him/her. The bear seems a bit dark in contrast to the rest of the photo which makes the eye want to look for something else in the photo.

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Comment by rlewis:
I prefer this one to the Free Study submission, more of the bear, no distracting sky. I am sure the plant blur in front dissuaded you, but this is a nice image.

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Comment by 3DsArcher:
Sorry to say it Linda but I prefer this one, it has a bit more detail in the bear.

Griz
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Comment by Melethia:
This one shows the setting well, but your outtake shows the bear better. Both are quite amazing captures!