The Lights of... Stardom
by Lydia

Comment by hotpasta:
Great bokeh and lighting...8

Metal Abstraction
by Lydia

Comment by Neat:
Nice tilt PP, works well.

Metal Abstraction
by Lydia

Comment by galatia_n:
Love its simplicity great shot.

"Oh My God" by Guns N' Roses (2009)
by Lydia

Comment by Melethia:
Technically the image is fine. Nice seamless integration of multiple exposures/scenes, and I like the framing quite a bit, actually. The impact of a photograph, both positively and negatively, however, is more than the technical aspect of an image. Sure, you can have a pretty picture of a flower - THAT will get judged on technicals because in general, unless one has phobia, flowers are somewhat emotionally neutral. Introduce a controversial topic (and guns tend to be controversial) and now you have more than just the technical element. Now you have to take the good and the bad of the emotional response. And that's a good thing, even if it does bad things to your score. But like Ben says, this is too "pretty" for heavy metal, and definitely too pretty for the first title you chose (I did look up the lyrics to Scream Aim Fire) and not exactly suited to the the second title you chose. But technically, the image is fine!

Escaping The Blur
by Lydia

Comment by ytshuva:
excellent work! love it.

"Oh My God" by Guns N' Roses (2009)
by Lydia

Comment by bspurgeon:
OK. I'll take a crack at the score. . . I say you lost a 1/2 point for the guns at best. If one goes strictly by the title then yes it fits. However, it is too pretty and Mr. Rogers for Guns-n-Roses and heavy metal in general. No real feeling of angst or anti-establishment despite the guns, particularly son #2 and #4. Looks like he is playing and having fun. You definitely achieved a cinematic look which is why you pulled a 5.3 and not a 4.8. I guess guns kill.

"Oh My God" by Guns N' Roses (2009)
by Lydia

Comment by Alex_Petrini:
On the technical side it's really ok but it doesn't tell any story and watching a so young guy with a gun and an aggressive look, well, it's disturbing, but I didn' vote. My vote would be 5. Just to explain my feelings :)

"Oh My God" by Guns N' Roses (2009)
by Lydia

Comment by Melethia:
Ah yes. Children with guns. Always a top scoring subject choice! But I am kinda glad in a way that you get to see what the "why, when this is a competent photo, can I only get a 5.3 score" feels like. Sometimes I think Penny and I are the only ones who get that sort of treat! :-) Now if I could just get the "I HATE to shoot (insert something here) but I have to, so I will, and I'll ribbon!" feeling.....

Escaping The Blur
by Lydia

Comment by Neat:
Been on vacation, thought this would do well, congrats on your ribbon.

End of a Wonderful Day
by Lydia

Comment by gyaban:
Great work Lydia, I really like it. Congratulations on your very strong -and definitely deserved- finish!