Fire Power
by spydr

Comment:
Match pistol. I used to shoot rifles competitively. I was exepecting to see a ton of firearms in this challenge, but not so many. I guess there is some courage in putting up a possibly controversial subject. The only technical comment is that I'd like to see a softer, more even shadow: it draws attention away from the subject. The crop is a little tight too.

Big wheel spinning
by jab119

Comment:
Very nice! I'm an aficianado of time-lapse shots of carnivals (small group, eh?) and you've really caught the motion nicely. Did you use a tripod? Nitpicking, but it seems like some things are nicely sharp (the checkered canopy) but other things aren't so sharp (the mini-indy sign). Perhaps different USM settings would yield more uniform sharpness?

Turn It Till Your Eyes Pop Out
by optico

Comment:
Pretty decent macro, but I might suggest cleaning it well before the shot. What's up with the title?

Point of view
by ivash

Comment:
Interesting take on what I thought would be a very common subject (but hasn't been over-done). I like the very graphic almost abstract quality.

Open Up
by ddmckinney1954

Comment:
LOL -- good interpretation of the challenge. I might suggest that moving the subject off-center might be a touch more interesting. Technically nice -- well lit, sharp, pleasing DOF.

Heavy Metal
by HRoxas

Comment:
Extremely nice tones! Very sharp, and the desaturated sepia tone works very well.

Driving Pleasure
by eostyles

Comment:
wow -- I can't understand why anyone would challenge this photo... Technically nice shot, and I think the border actually contributes, which is unusual for me.

Hot Wheel
by gwsallen

Comment:
So close! The bright flash-highlights and shadows on the background are big minuses for me. Fabulous idea tho. Perhaps some light from behind would help illuminate the smoke, which would allow less flash, so you could use a diffuser.

4WD monster
by cq107

Comment:
the blown-out reflections detract from an otherwise sharp image. Shiny stuff is hard to capture without highlight problems.

Next Life
by scottwilson

Comment:
Great title!