The Things I Carried
by Efergoh

Comment by trevytrev:
the old saying goes "There are no athiest in fox holes" good picture and powerful message.

The Things I Carried
by Efergoh

Comment by lazyb_daslacker:
nice shot very good submission

If you run, you will only die tired...
by Efergoh

Comment by Artifacts:
Positives:
Just about everything in this image is done great. The choice for color desaturation is particularly ominous and therefore appropriate.

Technicals:
Someone else is going to have to tell you what the technical flaws are. I don't see any. Some might suggest the shooter's hand is a little overexposed but that probably isn't even true, its just bright. The hand still retains detail.

The Challenge:
Who could argue that this not only meets the challenge but meets it in a particularly meaningful way.

You scored almost EXACTLY at the challenge average. That blows me away. This picture is no more average than a conservative Republican's ideals. :)

This is just pure guessing, but maybe anti-military feeling played a role in voter reaction to this image. Maybe they think noise reduction is overdone.

When this picture graces the cover of a magazine somewhere I'm gonna start a discussion about it beginning with... "I told you so!"

This one is a 10 all the way.

Suggestions:
Apply a little burn to the shooter's hands.

The Things I Carried
by Efergoh

Comment by Jelena73:
Love the contrast

If you run, you will only die tired...
by Efergoh

Comment by Efergoh:

Originally posted by thegrandwazoo: DUDE and you gave me a lecture...

heh, yeah, I took that shot during a rifle match. The "model" is actually a competitor...and was actually shooting at the time, thus no rules were broken. ;)

If you run, you will only die tired...
by Efergoh

Comment by thegrandwazoo:
DUDE and you gave me a lecture...

"I'd give you a 10 if the model's finger wasn't on the trigger...

Rule 1: Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
Rule 2: Never point your firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
Rule 3: Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Rule 4. Keep your firearm on safe until you intend to fire. "

:-P

Nice shot btw.

:-D

If you run, you will only die tired...
by Efergoh

Comment by DefyTime:
So sad...people here see a gun and get scared and vote low...one of the best in the challenge!!

Not a Baby's Butt
by Efergoh

Comment by doug61853:
I actually like the shot very much. I know how difficult getting a tasteful and artistic shot can be, so kudos to the job you did. I like what you did with the pose, the lighting and shadows. Yes, maybe you can do better, but I still like the product you put out. To tell you the truth, it inspires me. Hope to see more of your magnificent work in the future!!

Jen (Red Channel)
by Efergoh

Comment by jbahl5:
it is a great pose.

Not a Baby's Butt
by Efergoh

Comment by EvetsStneer:
Frankly, I can't think of anything more pleasant and smooth as the soft touch of a woman's skin.

I agree totally....

E.S.