To the Fishermen who landed here
by Neat

Comment:
For me, it's hard to capture and hold my attention with sculpture alone. Yet, here the quality of the work itself, the context provided by the background, and the choices in image toning make this work well. The main subject's positioning against the simplest part of the background adds to the composition's balance and focus. Nice work!

South Haven
by Parabelle

Comment:
Simplicity with a bold minimal composition. Calming and intriguing.

Thomas Powers
by timfythetoo

Comment:
A simple, serene scene, made more poignant by excellent compositional and toning choices. Nicely done on all counts.

Vasily Zaytsev
by mrbig65

Comment:
Didn't know the name Vasily Zaytsev before seeing this. The composition alone captured my attention, becoming even stronger as I understood the context. Kudos.

memorial for the missing
by tvsometime

Comment:
I was not familiar with this monument before seeing this. Your inclusion of children and father(?) surrounding the bronze statue of the young girl brings a poignancy to the image that increases it's power. It's relatively easy to photograph a monument. To do so with human context that amplifies the memorial intent, not so much. Terrific entry, among my top picks.

Transvaal Scottish
by herfotoman

Comment:
Simple elegance and lines and content.

Monumentally Joyous Young Angel
by Luciemac

Comment:
Normally, I'm not drawn to photos of statues, however, the careful composition and POV you've captured serves well to convey the spirit of joy you intended. Kudos.

a barbed wire...for the victims of the olocaust
by Sisto

Comment:
Didn't know this existed. What a powerful statement. Modern and historical at the same time. Excellent entry.

The Bridge of Sighs
by Bear_Music

Comment:
To me, an excellent example of the convergence of technical and compositional elements to create a compelling photo.

In Need of Care....
by PaulFrocchi

Comment:
Yes! All the elements work together... including the title. Terrific!