The passion of rock climbing
by keibo84

Comment by Denise:
Two subjects almost makes this picture too busy.

The passion of rock climbing
by keibo84

Comment by bmartuch:
Nice. Love the high contrast.

Simplicity
by keibo84

Comment by glad2badad:
Greetings from the Critique Club

First Impression

Perfect!

Looking Deeper

I love this photo. It was my favorite from the challenge. Your title says it all. Simplicity!

Compositionally, this is a piece of art. For the challenge it's a perfect fit. Beauty in a stark, cold, yet serene setting.

The diagonal of the layout is easy viewing and makes for a pleasant experience. Granted, the image isn't deep in concept so I don't need to stay with it forever to take it all in. The shadows help add depth and balance. I see a hint of blue in the shadows, which makes sense and solidifies this in the challenge theme.

Something that probably held this back a smidge is the jaggies from resizing on the tree trunks and shadows. Hard to avoid, but still there nonetheless. At full size (print) this probably isn't an issue.

Not sure what else to say. Some probably could find some deeper philosophical meanings...me, I just like it. :-D

Job well done!

Questions? Please feel free to send me a PM. Thanks!

Nature's way of showing off
by keibo84

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Some serious banding going on in the sky,and a slight vignetting that I am not caring for. The actual area of the sunset/sunrise on the horizon also seems grainy ad indistinct. Not really sure what to suggest on this one, other than maybe a different perspective or alternate settings when shooting it.

Simplicity
by keibo84

Comment by WalesP:
Very awesome photo.

Simplicity
by keibo84

Comment by Strikeslip:
Coolio! I love the space and..... simplicity!

Simplicity
by keibo84

Comment by levyj413:
A pleasing composition. Congrats on top 10!

Simplicity
by keibo84

Comment by owen:
Very cool shot. Well deserved top ten finish.

Simplicity
by keibo84

Comment by The_Dentist:
A very simple image indeed, but so powerful. Excellent composition, feels extremely balanced between the trees and the shadows... Actually, I couldn't realize what "made" this shot for me until a moment ago - it's the shadows that complete it and make it full. The slightly darker corner somehow contributes as well. 10 from me and my Red ribbon winner.

Simplicity
by keibo84

Comment by J-Me:
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! 9 from me!