SunFlower
by stupidcat

Comment:
The color tones, composition and contrast from backlighting in this image are great. I really liked it, even though there wasn't a big yellow sunflower. That would have ruined the color scheme. Really nice image. Thanks for sharing it.

... And The Living is Easy
by Imagineer

Comment:
Found myself purposely NOT looking into the sun in this image. Subconciously, I was afraid I could damage my retinas. :-) I've done similar images in black and white and always been fascinated by the halos around peoples' heads; but to capture the rays so spectacularly also - that's just cool. Their impact is even accentuated by the shadows from the chairs. Totally different from all other entries. Nice job. Congratulations.

The backlit hikers are lit from the front.
by cathysapp

Comment:
I wouldn't normally rate a snapshot of hikers so high, but, Geez! There IS backlighting, everywhere! And the long shadows emphasize it. And you didn't lose detail on the back of the hikers (at least, not much). It's just really nice. Congratulations.

BackDraft
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
Bet the out-take went in smoke, right? Nice composition. The "dark space" is very effective - and I like how the vessel is suspended (and simplified) by its placement.

Haystack Rock
by Zoomdak

Comment:
So... didn't this rock formation just get a Blue? :-) Still nice, even here in this challenge. Another way to show the same image would be slightly earlier, as the last light was still hitting the rocks so that there was some detail on both the rocks and the image. However, maybe at that point the tides would have been different and the image non-existant.

Fly away to Japan
by PhilipDyer

Comment:
Such interesting Japanese architecture. Immediately evokes feelings of the mysterious orient. Nicely done image with silhouettes of buildings and birds - and that colorful sky! It would do great in a travel brochure. At least, it would attract me! Congratulations.

I Wuz Framed, I Tell Ya!
by GeneralE

Comment:
I understand now your intent. I think the title probably diverted us somewhat from what you were aiming for. "I wuz framed, I tell ya!" is normally taken by most people I know as being comedic (humorous, not even close to sarcastic) in nature, rather than being associated with the tragic nature of the events you want to portray. With that mindset established, evaluation of your image took a totally different path. Still, as I said before, I like the image.

Wildlife Safari - Winston, Oregon
by Faye Pekas

Comment:
Really nice image. Too bad it can't be in "Backlighting" also. Good luck with it in the challenge.

Scenic Southwest Oklahoma
by postoakinversion

Comment:
Cool rays. Creates a really need mood as a photo, but I'd love to see a tad more light on some of the foreground subjects, even the closer hills. Would just seem to make it more inviting, rather than just pretty. Guess that's a feeling that's hard to put into words. You need to "see" what is to "attract" you. Anyway, it's only 5% of the impact of the image regardless. So... go with what you have. I may be totally wrong in my opinion. Good luck with it.

Here's Holland: Clogs, Cheese and ....
by Philos

Comment:
... and Hoogendyks? Love the image. Much more romantic and nicer than those sterile old white electric generating windmills you see in California. The highlights almost look like they are lit up with special lighting. Thanks for the image. Good luck with it in the challenge.