Nature's Balance
by melismatica

Comment:
Good idea and take on the challenge. A very grim reality that you have captured.

Balancing your budget!
by djscarrd

Comment:
Great macro shot. The detail and lighting are nice. Focus seems a tad bit off on the bottom penny, but maybe that's intentional? Good shot overall.

Grace
by Brad

Comment:
Wonderful subject and composition. Your use of color desaturation and the interplay of lighting and shadows really makes the subject pop. I also like the low POV used since it highlights the balance point on the subjects skates. One element I found distracting though is the dark line against the backboards. It blends in with the sillouhette of the skater. Nice shot nonetheless.... 7

Wood for old West look, Metal for strength....
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
Nice idea and take on the challenge theme. The dof and composition are good. The only thing that I could suggest is to maybe use a filter to reduce the washing effects on the colors that the bright sun has produced. Nice shot regardless.

Balance Required
by Stagolee

Comment:
Great capture. The subject fills the frame nicely and the tight composition really emphasizes the subject. Your shutter speed and stop motion are spot on. The surfer himself seems a little dark on my monitor. Maybe and increase in levels via Pshop to help? Great shot regardless..... 8

Harmony of Nature
by lizzyc3

Comment:
Beautiful sky! Maybe if this was shot vertically to evenly balance the dark sillouhette of the land vs. the sky it may have added to the title and theme? Nice photo nonetheless.

Balanced...........on the fence!
by suemack

Comment:
Great focus and use of DOF. Maybe some tighter framing of the bird to emphasize the subject may have helped? Nice shot regardless.

Balance
by Dim7

Comment:
Nice colors and focus. The reflection really adds alot to the photo.

Bird balanced on Wire...
by MikeO

Comment:
Very simple, but effective illustration of the challenge theme. I like your use of space to scale the subject down. The b&w also helps the birds sillouhette.

The Block
by heidarthor

Comment:
Very nice. Your composition and subject imply balance in many ways. Textures, colors, lines, and opposing moods all contrast nicely and illustrate the challenge theme..... 7