The Final Set
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by violinist123:
Meets the challenge. Less net, more triumphant subject might work a bit better but it's nice overall.

Athol Fugard among the roses
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by bs-photos:
I really like how you used the flowers to frame him. Looks like a nice garden.

The Final Set
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by jjstager2:
This definitely fits the challenge. Clever use of the net.

Waiting for a bus with a cowboy
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by alanjerry:
Readymade art is fun to shoot, you could crop the top i think it would not take away to much

The Final Set
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by PeterPic:
Not bad. Not WOW either. The net in the foreground doesn't really serve any purpose in my opinion as it doesn't add or strengten the composition, but rather distracts. I find there's too much unnecessary elements in the picture (the trees, the fence, the white sky, the net) that doesn't really help focus one's attention on the theme of triumph. I would try filling most of the frame with the subject so his expression and sense of triumph is large and in your face. The whole thing looks a little too staged. Hope that helps and good luck for future challenges.

The Final Set
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by littleda:
Nice postition, nice, colors and focus, nice shot for the challenge.Great job!

Athol Fugard among the roses
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by BHuseman:
This might mean more if I knew who Athol Fugard was. Overall though the image feels more like a magazine shoot. I would crop the right quarter of the picture away. 6.

Waiting for a bus with a cowboy
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by islandpaddler:
The juxposition between the girl and the "cowboy" makes this one a great shot. Definitely ribbon worthy IMHO.

The Final Set
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by annig:
like the POV, he doesn't look sweaty enough to be that thrilled at the "victory" :)

Football on the beach
by jblaylockrayner

Comment by ErinM:
Beautiful...the tones, the subject matter, the timing...everything is just right.