Take my hand, so you don't slip!
by loz1

Comment:
Very pretty picture. Great DOF and colors. The only element that I found distracting is the shadowed area in the bottom left. But otherwise, nice shot.

... on one leg ...
by Gordon

Comment:
I really like your use of shallow DOF to draw attention accross to the main subject. The vivid colors and shapes are very attention-grabbing. .... 7

Balanced Imbalance
by adine

Comment:
Beautiful in its simplicity and form. Your use of colors and negative space really emphasize the subject here. I give and 8

Physical and Abstract Balance
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Great composition and color palette. The tones and shapes are beautiful. This is something I could see hanging in an office or public gallery. Nice work ... 8

High Level Concentration
by hughletheren

Comment:
Great capture. The expression on the subject's face speaks volumes about her precarious position. Personally I would have liked to see the subject more emphasized though. Maybe if the camera was held vertically to emphasize the hieght, rather that the length of rope bridge.

The Gymnist
by debitipton

Comment:
I like your choice of composition and framing here. The way the subject fills the frame is great. One thing I'm not crazy about is the cropped out background. It seems to give it a somewhat "cut & paste" feel. If the original background was distracting to the photo, maybe a really shallow DOF and/or selective levels adjustment to brighten it would have had a positive effect. If you're working in Pshop, then maybe this photo would be a prime candidate for using a radial blur in the background.

The Ballerina...
by jmlelii

Comment:
Very pretty capture. Your use of sephia color and shallow DOF through the window, combined with the elegance of your subject create an almost etherial quality to the photo. I like how balance is not only illustrated by the subject alone, but also implied by the contrast between the curving lines of the ballerina and the straight lines on the window. Nice work .... 8

Achieving Equilibrium
by TooCool

Comment:
This is a great shot. I hope that most of the voters "get it" in relation to your title. Besides the inherent difficulty of capturing lighting, you've managed to get some great composition and framing of the event. The sillouhette of the house and tree, along with the subtle coloration totally make the shot...... 9

Nature's Balancing Act
by LVE

Comment:
Nice capture. The mixture of darkness and light works very well to create and almost "storybook" appearance.

Blossom
by mbardeen

Comment:
Beautifully composed with fantastic colors. I'm really fond of the warm color palette used.