Ocean Avenue
by Zoomdak

Comment by Mr_Pants:
The lighting picking out the sign is exquisite.

Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment by SDW:
Well done by adding the element of a silhouette in this beautiful photograph. I think it adds to the photo giving it more depth. I wonder what his picture turned out like? Great Job 10

Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment by Shadowfax:
Simply wonderful. Hopefully a winning shot. Good Work

Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment by LevT:
excellent. one of my favorites

Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment by ubique:
This is very impressive and deceptively simple. It's a nice scene, which most of us might have dressed up with a strolling or pensive figure in silhouette. A clever few might have thought to make the figure a photographer, perhaps even with a tripod, to more fully embrace this challenge subject. But the spread (human) legs were a rare inspiration, and lift this image way above the usual sunrise/sunset shot. Great work. 9
Second opinion: My prediction for blue ribbon (could be the kiss of death; my top picks usually finish back in the pack!)

Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment by charliebaker:
Your photo leads us as viewers through at least five different light openings, 1) the atmospheric aperture (clouds); 2) the geological aperture (rock formations); 3) the physical aperture of the human body (man's legs); 4) the technological (tripod & camera); and 5) the optical aperture (the unseen eye of the photographer, and eye of the camera). The interplay between the disc of the sun contrasted with the diamond of light formed by the photographer's legs & tripod are brilliant. Clearly evident also is the intensity of focus in the man's stance, to get his large frame into the eye of his camera to do what every photographer attempts to do: set the aperture to capture the impossible, the speed and beauty of light! I love the overlooked shadows of resting birds resting atop the rocks, one to the left and several to the right. An extraordinary photo! 10

Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment by utro:
perfect.

Ocean Avenue
by Zoomdak

Comment by danamarielouise:
Great picture, I love the sky!

Aperture
by Zoomdak

Comment by Kathryn8:
Oh Good Grief...I was all relaxed and just casually voting when this one came up....I am now sitting straight up in my chair, lol. If this doesn't ribbon I will completely give up on trying to figure it out...Smashingly Stunning!!!!! I give it an 11.

Needle Eclipse
by Zoomdak

Comment by Imagineer:
Just wonderful. Your favourite scene is a good example of how to shoot differently every time! It can be frustrating not having variation in one's subjects (as I know from all too regular trips to London and back commuting!).

Just keep 'em coming - they're becoming legendary!
: )

Cheers
Jon