Towers
by Manic

Comment:
and me too, i also took a number of shots from exactly the same position one lunch on the way back to the office. in fact, it was almost the same time of day (at about 1.05pm), but three days earlier on the 19th. when i was taking them, i did see another guy in a suit doing the same sort of thing - i assume you didn't try a rehearsal then, did you??

i also tried the stone facade of an old building in front of Lloyds on the other side of the street, but that was naff. my view from here wasn't nearly as sharp as yours (still learning the beast that is the 20D). i guess it was a slightly obvious shot (i have no imagination, and settled for a swiss re shot anyway), but it conveys the theme and technically a total whiz.

Portraiture by Candle Light
by alien2thisworld

Comment:
other than the title, it would be impossible to tell your method of lighting - indeed, the light feels oddly cold for something coming from a natural flame. though it doesn't bother me, i fear you might get a bit of a bashing for your model not showing his eyes (apparently it's rule #1 in portraiture). it's nicely composed, but it doesn't really get much emotion / feeling out of me. 6.

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by colda

Comment:
i second sams estimation, if not in higher esteem. a lovely shot rich in atmosphere.

Electric Storm
by tyrkinn

Comment:
are northern lights moved by wind? i thought it was more to do with magnetic fields or other mystical things... anyway, there have been too many of these type of shots of late, and they're beginning to lose their appeal / originality. The fact that yours has nice bright, clearly visible stars should be congratulated, but this is offset by the inclusion of the rooftops, which i fear are too distracting and add nothing to the composition. 4.

Wind Tunnel - Aerodynamics
by saintnicholas_25

Comment:
one wonders why any manufacturer, especially Ferrari, would want to check the aerodynamic performance of the rear of the car... HOWever, conceptually i like this very much. It would be preferable if the nose of the testarossa was in focus, rather than the windshield, but on the whole, a pretty good shot, with a cool background and it's very creative. 6.

Moonrise Over Stonehenge
by EddyG

Comment:
and there i was about to phone english heritage and the national trust about trespassers in the dead of night ;) completely got me - i've actually been there a couple of times, and i was totally convinced by your shot. totally excellent shot, and great display of lateral thinking - you should work for NASA or something...

Geometric View of OKC Bombing Memorial
by dartompkins

Comment:
normally when someone uses the line of reflection from water exactly half way up an image, so you have 50/50 symmetry, it just drives me MAD! but here, against all my pre-conceived prejudices, it works really bloody well. indeed, due to the shape of the monument, such composition serves a purpose, and it is very effective. i love the hole in the monument, which is finished by the reflection in the water. sadly, i think i prefer this to the one you selected for the challenge...

The Pyramid - Long Beach (CSULB) Landmark
by Zippy

Comment:
i really enjoyed this picture - i thought the colours were cool, the angle of shot interesting, and the perspective with all the lines going off in the distance sucked me in... gave this a nine, and it should have finishes higher...

Mount Blanca
by Sammie

Comment:
i think the imapct of this is slightly lessened by the inclussion of the river and grasses in the foreground - the fact that they're shrouded in shade is out kilter with how majestically the mountains are illuminated by the low-level sun. cropping the shot 5mm below the top of the green area might have improved composition a bit. certainly a very beautiful shot though, and the dramatic looking scenery is well caught. 7.

Pride of London
by Imagineer

Comment:
cor, a few of you blokes went down to the Tate last week, didn't you? this is a marvellous image of Wrens finest - the lovely blues go very well for the selective desat - which itself works well and has been employed effectively. though, it's so convincing i can't be 100% sure if it was desatted. the bridge, the cathedral, the river and surrounding buildings all work together and forms a wonderful composition - would not look out of place framed and for sale on some tourist friendly stall. excellent job - 10