Biking in downtown Keystone
by jimsapp

Comment by Denise:
great action shot

Biking in downtown Keystone
by jimsapp

Comment by Trotterjay:
This shot is a stark reminder that yes, things do change, when we get older.

This big horn has butted heads a few times
by jimsapp

Comment by MaryO:
A battle-scarred warrior. Not sure what I think about the texture overlay on the background.

This big horn has butted heads a few times
by jimsapp

Comment by pixelpig:
And just look at the scars on his face. Old warrior.

Very desolate at 14,275' elevation
by jimsapp

Comment by Qiki:
Great shot, but it says 'magnificent' to me, rather than 'desolate'.

A Wild Hogs get together
by jimsapp

Comment by surlybiff:
This is kind of all over the place. Yet it's one of a few photos in this challenge that genuinely answer the brief (certainly does it better than my entry!). So for that I'm giving this a decent score :) Also there's something quite nice about the chaos and jumble here. Unconventional and confusing, in a rather interesting way.

Very desolate at 14,275' elevation
by jimsapp

Comment by Damon:
and cold i would imagine :)

This big horn has butted heads a few times
by jimsapp

Comment by Trotterjay:
I would have scored this higher except that the focus seems a tad soft and the animal doesn't pop off the background.

Very desolate at 14,275' elevation
by jimsapp

Comment by Beetle:
Sorry, but I can NOT see desolation here.

The meaning of desolation is very negative.

des·o·la·tion
/ˌdesəˈlāSHən/
Noun
A state of complete emptiness or destruction.
Anguished misery or loneliness.
Synonyms
devastation - havoc - ravage - destruction - solitude

What you are showing here (although in a static, centered way) is peace, tranquillity and beauty.

I guess it is all in the interpretation and I think I better just NOT vote.

Very desolate at 14,275' elevation
by jimsapp

Comment by Trotterjay:
What a beautiful photograph.