Graceful Departure
by connie

Comment:
Strong points: Super, super, sky - the perfect time of day, The shoreline, as a leading line from the bottom right, leads well into the frame (but it does lead the viewer right back out on the left.) The "god beams" through the clouds are spectacular. Exposure = perfect.
Suggestions for improvement: There appears to be vignetting at both top corners - a bit unnatural.

Interlude
by Pedro

Comment:
Strong Points: You've captured what appears to be a very candid image and made it into an emotional work of art. The printing is flawless with strong blacks and whites - and plenty of grays in the pallette as well. The aperture chosen blurred the background just enough to get a hint of what's back there without causing distractions. Suggestions for improvement.: The composition could be a bit better if you had taken a step or so to the left. Then you could remove the vertical metal area behind the musicians back and perhaps get more of his back. I'd also like to see his tip case all in the frame. Overall - an exceptional shot - thanks for sharing.

Solitude
by p_johns

Comment:
Strong points: a) The sky is total wow. b) Exposure is perfect c) Colors and black silhoouettes couldn't be better. Suggestions for improvement: a) The figure at the top of the mound is dead center - may be stronger if the camera was moved a bit to the left (although it's still excellent in this formal presentation.) b) May be just a bit too much base - but I would not take off more than 1/3 of the dark area.

First Light
by autool

Comment:
Strong points: a) The leading line of the sand on the shore line coming in from the bottom left with the footprints in the sand is superb. I would however like just a bit more space where it curves back to the left - it's almost a merger with the edge of the frame. b) The patterns of ripples in the forground water are great. c) Exposure is right on - even with the bright area at the left horizon. Suggestions for improvement: If this shot was taken a few minutes earlier - the light may have been spectacular.

A few million years later ... the smooth curves of an ammonite pattern
by claudia26

Comment:
A marvelous shot. The colors are great as is the composition and exposure. Superb find.

Effervescence
by CODE

Comment:
Oh my - so welll done. My second or so challenge was the same technique. I hope you don't get beat about the way I was. I was accused of stealing, being unimaginative and nearly inhuman! The introducion of the yellow color is a great touch. I hope you do well - good luck.

Second City
by kirbic

Comment:
100 PERFECT time of day for this magic scene. If you don't ribbon - I will be amazed. Congratulations.

The Courthouse
by Marjo

Comment:
Full of WOW! You did it all right - superb composition, perfect exposure, and inspired selection of subject. I hear the ribbon train coming in your direction.

Shades of Nature
by jbsmithana

Comment:
An excellent collection of nature's colors. Flat lighting was your friend.

Slot Canyon
by Artifacts

Comment:
Antelope Canyon near Page I presume - an awesome location. The long exposure is pefect and stable. Composition works well too.