Oh to soar!
by smurfguy

Comment by MilesW:
Intriguing use of motion blur and I'm interested in how the front skate has stayed sharp. Classic rule-of-thirds composition and a strong blue-to-white contrast (leggings to rink and sleeves to background) make this a graphically strong image. You certainly convey the desire for speed and flight, and although the link to the challenge may not be strong enough for many this remains an excellent image that you should be proud of.

Oh to soar!
by smurfguy

Comment by DistantColours:
This is a great picture but I don't see how it meets the challenge.

Oh to soar!
by smurfguy

Comment by ellamay:
i suspect you will get slammed for not meeting the challenge, but despite no 'bird' this is a cool shot, I really like the movement in it 7

Oh to soar!
by smurfguy

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Love the artistic interpretation. 7 from me. I hope you get fewer DNMCs, but I fear for you. Nicely, very nicely seen.

Oh to soar!
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Comment by timfythetoo:
Cool shot in general. A bit of a stretch for the challenge but I can see where you are coming from. Bumping up 2 as I may have been a bit harsh first vote through. I do love the blur.

Oh to soar!
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Comment by BrianR:
No Feathers.

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Comment by JulietNN:
Umm, the skate is in focus and it is out of the box which is brilliant. I can see where the movement in this relates to the challenge.

Oh to soar!
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Comment by MaryO:
Very nice motion shot with just the one skate in focus. OOB interpretation of the challenge, and a well done one.

Oh to soar!
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Comment by C_Steve_G:
Nice capture, but insufficient birds for the challenge.

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Comment by pjangel:
DNMC...