What I Really Wanna Do Is Direct!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment:
As I was thinking about the challenge, this was the first image that came to mind and one I was unsuccessful capturing with the style and grace you gave this one. You have executed it flawlessly. I like the high key approach. Composition, focus, DOF, levels are perfect. Very very well done. Among my top 10 this time out. (9)

stern
by brunas

Comment:
I don't much care for the style of this picture but have to give credit where credit is due. It nicely meets the challenge. It is technically virtually flawless. And it carries a nice emotional punch. Among my top picks this time out. (9)

A bottle in the wall ...
by empaulo

Comment:
This is a much more interesting and complex image than the thumbnail lead me to expect. The lighting and focus on the stone is very very good. And the focus on the bridge (fortunately aided by the haze which will cover some sins) is excellent. Based on trying a similar shot, I kow this isn't so easy. Well done. (9)

Holy...Pipes
by dinotech

Comment:
Nice job. Among my top 10 picks for this challenge. I like the atmosphere you've given the shot with color and focus. Clearly meets the challenge, and nicely frames the subject. (9)

Like a llama...or an Emu
by Pedro

Comment:
A perfect example of a well framed shot. Congratulations on the technically perfect capture/edit. Comp, focus, DOF, lighting, color, levels ... all virtually perfect. Plus, the subject makes me smile. Thanks. (9)

mist
by ursula

Comment:
Frankly this is not the traditional framing I had expected, but effective at highlighting the misty/foggy/cloudy sky. In the end, it is a beautiful capture and one of the best photos in this week's challenge. (9)

Sun Break
by Zoomdak

Comment:
Absolutely beautiful. I can "see" the wind. I can "feel" the sound of the surf. I can "smell" the light on the water. You have done a fantastic job of appealing to all the senses. (10)

Framed...
by akhater

Comment:
Maybe it's my monitor but this is really to dark to see on my screen.

Framed Beauty
by kennyt

Comment:
Can you make the image bigger? I'd like to see more of it.

robert's reflection
by mizgrono

Comment:
Very nice photo, both technically and aesthetically. Gave you an extra point for that. Not sure what it has to do with hope. "While voting, users are asked to keep in highest consideration the topic of the challenge and base their rating accordingly. "