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.

Diagon Alley
by ClubJuggle

Comment:
I like the detail that shows in the top 1/3 of the image, but it's lacking in the rest. As for a travel guide, unless you were going for a book tour, this image would only be one of multiples that showed local activities. It wouldn't be a great, attracting, all encompassing descriptor of a travel destination which is what I was kind of looking for. Maybe others will disagree with me. Good luck with it.

Texas Highways
by L1

Comment:
Man, there is NOTHING more boring to me when traveling than flat, on-going for ever, monotonous, straight highways. I would NEVER try and put them in a travel guide designed to entice visitors. Nice clouds though - and good contrast. Good luck with it in the challenge.

Take some time to visit the famous Fort Worth Zoo while you're in the DFW area.
by aggiedanelover

Comment:
Really nice image of the bird. Great colors, detail, contrast with back ground, watchful little eye peering at you. Unfortunately, it would just as well be Chicago, Phoenix, NYC, Miami (probably more so, considering all their plastic ones), San Diego, etc. IMHO, the image needs to say something about a "particular" location. Others probably won't agree with me. Good luck with it.

Summer is the best time to visit Seattle
by caba

Comment:
This is by far the best Seattle image in the challenge - and probably the best "any city" image. DOF to infinity. Great contrast between tower and mountain (and even the skyline composition is cool). Would do wonderful as the front cover of a travel guide for the area. It would attract me, that's for sure. As an overall travel image, it would have to be supplemented by people and activities. If I rated higher for other images, it was because they also included those items. Congratulations.

Swan Lake a great place to relax
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Although it is a realtive nice water reflection image, it just doesn't tell me much about the area and its attractions, its culture, people, history, etc. I would have tried to include more visual information about activities (boats, swans, people, historical buildings - if available, etc.). Good luck with it.