The hunter ascends
by purpleflutterby13

Comment by bennettjamie:
OMG, I love this photo. Amazing capture of this rare creature (well hard to see creature)

The hunter ascends
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Comment by dpokrajac:
Cool eyes

Focus
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Comment by JimiRose:
Great bokeh and DOF, I'd have liked to see both of the subject's hands though.

The hunter ascends
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Comment by justdidi:
Great shot. Just wondered what the two pieces are behind the owl?

Focus
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Comment by bvy:
Good, but I think the crop is a little tight. Would like to see more of his arms or even his surroundings.

Focus
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Comment by Teafran:
A candid action portrait that is purposeful and intense, the image just seems to lack the artistic impact needed to elevate it to the level of the other images in this incredibly exceptional competition. From a technical standpoint, this is well done with a vaguely detailed background complimenting the crisp sharp imagery of the subject. From an artistic standpoint, it lacks "something" to give it the necessary pop and wow factor. Perhaps it's a little too precise in particular with capturing the ball in mid air - it might have been better to add a little motion blue or perhaps crop the balls out all together. The author might want to experiment with it a little, maybe bringing it out to black and white or grayscale which might help. A worthy and solid entry into the challenge, it falls just sort of being outstanding.

Three colours yellow
by purpleflutterby13

Comment by Mephisto:
your title reminds of a ballett that is about to launch in my hometown next month called "Four Colours Red".
Definately has a cinematic feel, like a screenshot out of a movie. except i don't have to watch the rest of that movie to make up the story, because this shot already offers a lot.

Focus
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Comment by SEG:
Good candid shot with nice color. Seems like something that could have been randomly shot in the park.


Note-I am not voting in this challenge just commenting on the ones that I can per request in the candid scores forum.

Focus
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Comment by BrianR:
Like the Dof in this moment of concentration well captured...

Lord, may my soul soar
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Comment by ThingFish:
Powerful title that fits this equally powerful image. Exceptional composition bordering on the brilliant. The figure of the man on the ground in front of the church adds to the overall impact and combined with the title gives a strong message.