Fruit 'n Rocks
by dr rick

Comment:
Great shot, one of my favourites from the challenge. Well composed and fits the challenge well.

Focus
by lynnesite

Comment:
Lovely shot, a good strong backlight shot that conveys an almost enigmatic mood. I wonder if it would look better with a little cropped off the bottom and (if possible) a little mor sky at the top?

Color Splash
by jammer112

Comment:
Crisp and cheerful, the blue sets it off nicely, nice angle on the glass and a good splash capture (from the cherry?) I love it (8)

Concerned
by pitsaman

Comment:
Great shot, one of the best I have voted on. I love the tones but wonder what that is by his right cheek? (8)

Backlighted umbrella
by jimsapp

Comment:
I presume this is going to become a print? excellent shot and am trying to work out what the model is thinking. My only thought would to have been to choose a better title, they don't really bother me (and don't sway my vote) but hey, if you can come up with pics like this you can do better with titles ;)

not an exit
by hopper

Comment:
An excellent capture, right plaice, right time and the cam was there :) congratulations, a true nature shot - with backlighting!

Studio
by maicol

Comment:
I'm a dark monitor sufferer but here goes. As displayed on my (dark) monitor) I love this picture, you should see it ;) I downloaded it a lightened it somewhat and still thought it was great but prefered 'my version'. If I'm picky I'd say it was more side lighting but (as with most submissions) this has not really swayed my vote. I love the dark space and positioning of the model, my only critism would be, well I can't really think of one and feel this wpuold be great as a print on anybody's wall.

The Wizard
by Gatorguy

Comment:
Great shot, its all happening here and the Wizards expression is top notch. You did a good job with the smoke but think you may have rated higher with some more and cropping out the fence? [7]

Wood Elf
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
Overt softened maybe but guess it adds to the fairy tale experience. Ther colours are excellent and the pic definately meets the challenge. I think i'd have liked to see some space between the models head and the dark background. I'm thinking this would be even better as an aged/sepia shot [7]

Welcome to the third world.
by asij

Comment:
Excellent exposure on the sword, I've looked at this shot for about 3 minutes (rare for me) and whilst the green is ok I think it lacks something? I think a crop of this with just the sword and the rock on the right would be more dramatic. [currentl 7]