Will he get through on goal?
by mberg

Comment:
Nice action shot (Iceland v Italy?).
Given that the light is fading, you have done well to stop the action and keep a reasonable DOF.
Nicely captured.

Please Mum ...
by ScantyNebula

Comment:
The eyes say it all !!!
Very good exposure and pin sharp.
Good work

The Sapling
by Brad

Comment:
Nicely on theme for the challenge..also love the exposure and composition.
Should do well.
Good luck

Hope for tolerance
by nico_blue

Comment:
Powerful image..well composed and exposed.

Success is our hope
by jonpink

Comment:
The "feel" of the image could cover a variety of themes as it doesn`t really shout out anything in particular. However, there is no denying the impact and vibrancy of the post processing...particularly impressive given the limitations of the challenge.
Excellent work and with enough linkage to "Hope" to make it successful...9

My hope is gone
by alithenake

Comment:
Good composition and nice lighting..I especially like the way the person is "emerging" from the shadows. Good expression from the model which fits the theme nicely.
Good work

"I Hope He Looks at Me..."
by librodo

Comment:
There is a real look of hope and expectation on the young girls face.
The lighting and shallow DOF work well to give the image impact.
Superbly set up and modelled, I have absolutely no doubts that this will ribbon (hope that doesn`t jinx you)....great work....10

... for my son
by debitipton

Comment:
At last.. a picture which does represent "hope" and well taken into the bargain.
Well done...8

Hoping for a winning Goal
by arnit

Comment:
Iceland v Italy?
Really nice action shot..I can relate to the feelings of hope which are prevalent throughout a game and this shot sums them up nicely...8

Bottom of the Ninth
by eptasdi

Comment:
I have to relate this to soccer to get the equivalent emotion and I`m guessing it`s similar to the agonies of a penalty shootout.
I like the use of B/W and the grain effect....pity it was "basic editing" or you could have cloned the elbow out.
Nicely captured.