A competitive spirit
by bcenu

Comment by mikeee:
The image is well executed and I like the way the lighting fades to a proper black behind the figure. I don't think the POV is particularly flattering as there's no face-to-face contact for the viewer. The use of the reflective surface just mirrors this rather uninteresting view. The tight crop doesn't help either.

I think your scores indicate that there were few people who loved it and few who hated it.

the alpha dandelion
by bcenu

Comment by love:
lovely! color, lighting, and dof.. super duper 8

A competitive spirit
by bcenu

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I gave it a 5, but could not at the time nail down why it was ok, but failed to grab me. I didn't have any problem with the statuette. No DNMC's from me on that. Thinking about it some more, perhaps it is the tight crop and the figure is already at the edge and looking out of the frame, which leads my eye out as well. Maybe some different lighting could have also played up the texture of the pewter a little more.

the alpha dandelion
by bcenu

Comment by ShutterPug:
such a whimsical weed. They always photograph so well.

A competitive spirit
by bcenu

Comment by LadyK:
this makes me think of a friend of mine who died this winter. he was an avid golfer. sigh:(

A competitive spirit
by bcenu

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I have never golfed. Never smoked either. Probably ought to try it at least once. (Golfing, not smoking.)

A competitive spirit
by bcenu

Comment by savetheworld:
Great shot; love the use of

A competitive spirit
by bcenu

Comment by cptpoland:
Well executed.

Life's a beach......then you slide!
by bcenu

Comment by scooter97:
I love the light and the water. Nice blue hues really help too.

Life's a beach......then you slide!
by bcenu

Comment by rodfulk:
Good shot