Well Worn, The Cowboy Way.
by Ivory

Comment by Tajhad:
A really nice shot. Almost the story of a "gunslinger" or what remains. Well done - should have scored higher.

Well Worn, The Cowboy Way.
by Ivory

Comment by boyd2000:
I really like how the background supports the title and foreground subject. Is the horizon tilted or is it on a hill?

Well Worn, The Cowboy Way.
by Ivory

Comment by sherpet:
A TRUE CLASSIC, AND A GREAT PROCESSED IMAGE FOR THIS CHALLENGE ..........10

Well Worn, The Cowboy Way.
by Ivory

Comment by CNovack:
Some really nice tone-mapping on this composition. I like that the western boots step up as the front and center main subject of this photo. The background also adds visual interest for we see a cow pasture (at least they look like cows more than horses to me) and some barns along with fence. That backdrop also shows the working environment of the main subject. Love the details and the highlights & shadows on the boots. The only critique I have is that the backdrop is tilted to the right whereas the boots are level this makes the world seem lop-sided and appear odd to the eye. Having the horizon level as well as the main subject would be less confusing to the eye.

Lady In Waiting
by Ivory

Comment by Hipychik:
Awesome! Congrats on a well deserved ribbon!

Well Worn, The Cowboy Way.
by Ivory

Comment by SoulMan1978:
not keen on the background but the tonemapping works well here.

Well Worn, The Cowboy Way.
by Ivory

Comment by Citadel:
Interesting use of HDR. I like the subtleties of the background showing the western lifestyle without taking too much attention from the boots.

Well Worn, The Cowboy Way.
by Ivory

Comment by bcenu:
Like the cloud effect.

Lady In Waiting
by Ivory

Comment by Greetmir:
Wow and wow! You NAILED it right between the eyes! Congratulations.

Did I mention WOW?

Lady In Waiting
by Ivory

Comment by Gallatin:
A beautiful mask, I love the colors/Perfect shot