Summer Means Horse Racing
by rickhd13

Comment by sulamk:
I love the movement and excitement in this photo

Alone
by rickhd13

Comment by mcrochip:
I like the use of desaturation here - the balloon stands out well against the gray sky. Very well executed.

Summer Means Horse Racing
by rickhd13

Comment by wewillexplore:
I live in Saratoga - Summer DEFINITELY means horse racing! I am skipping the Travers to comment here, so let me make it good:
The whole picture needs contrast. The left side also needs more color and perhaps a center of attention. The 6 horse is most prominent but his rider is gone. The other riders are barely seen. I understand how hard it is to get horse pictures, having taken hundreds at the track this year, but I don't think this is the best you could get.

Alone
by rickhd13

Comment by tomlewis1980:
Would have liked to seen the balloon further off centre also, I think the yellow of the balloon would have contrasted well had the sky been left blue.

Alone
by rickhd13

Comment by dsidwell:
I like your selective color here. It sure makes that balloon seem special!

Summer Means Horse Racing
by rickhd13

Comment by marbo:
Here in the UK we have horse racing all year round.

General Store
by rickhd13

Comment by sagestudio:
Nice touch with the guy on the porch.

General Store
by rickhd13

Comment by muckpond:
The guy on the front porch is the most interesting element in this photo and I almost missed him. I would like to see some shots that are more focused on him. Also, the "dead on" angle from which this was taken is not as interesting as a shot from an angle or different perspective would be.

Alone
by rickhd13

Comment by wetland:
Cool..simple, meets the challenge, and nice shot. Would be interesting to try different color backdrops on the sky with the yellow balloon.

Alone
by rickhd13

Comment by Diversq:
Nice. Very creative. I like the fact that the only color is in the balloon. Excellent position in the frame. 9 from me. ;-)