Triumphant
by Carlo21

Comment:
A good image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed with some minor technical issues like the over done bloom which affects the dark figure by forcing a red bloom into the arm. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.

Misty Sydney Morning
by LuckyShot

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. The rather featureless sky negatively impacts the image. A good entry into the challenge.

View from the park
by Strikeslip

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way including properly controlled highlights. From an artistic standpoint, it is an interesting image with the broad sweep of the shoreline reaching into the distance providing a sense of depth and dimension. A good entry into the challenge it falls just short of having significant pop and wow factor.

In the peace of the night
by phlover

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success with some minor technical issues like over done whites. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal - a shorter exposure time might have helped this image and forestalled the effect of the boat movement in the foreground. A good entry into the challenge.

ha ha it's not time for bed
by steve100

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. The rather featureless sky negatively impacts the image. A good entry into the challenge.

Fire!
by bobnospum

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is a very effective representation of historical reenactment. Rich detail is a plus even though the image is just slightly under exposed. A good entry into the challenge.

Deep in Thought
by Steef

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but of less than universal appeal. A good entry into the challenge.

I'm not in the mood for fooling around!
by ucanoe

Comment:
Every time an image of one of these great apes is presented, one had to wonder what they are thinking. A great close in image, it appears to be a little over exposed resulting in a loss of the natural orange color. From a technical stanpoint, it is richly detailed, properly focused portrait. The artistic impact is good, just not as powerful as it could be. Worthy entry into the challenge.

My ray of sunshine
by Judi

Comment:
A good solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed it appears to be ever so slightly over sharpened - the edge detail on the subjects gives the image a composite look which is not a positive. From an artistic standpoint, it is an intersting image but the slight over done white bloom in the sunset is a negative. A little softer focus on the subjects would have been a plus in addition to a little better light control. Fill flash would have been a good choice. A good entry into the challenge.

The nave
by ELLIPS

Comment:
With properly controlled whites, this image has a very strong abstract feel to it while not being overly abstract in effect. A very good use of the natural curves of the vaulted ceiling and linear support structures. A wider angle lens would have helped this image as the left side is just slightly under focused in comparison to the right. A worthy entry into the challenge.