Boxer
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Well obviously it wouldn't have done THAT much better, but I have to say I agree with you, this shot definately has more 'punch'.

Holding On For Dear Life
by shanelighter

Comment:
Beautiful subject. I really like the light here. Unfortunately, the composition seems just a little haphazard - the crop at the bottom is too tight. Still - you get an 8 from me.

Duracell!
by LalliSig

Comment:
Sheesh - someone better tell Kiwiness to start entering more often - Larus is out to knock him off the top of the ribbon heap.

Another great shot my man. Congrats!

Alluring
by Makka

Comment:
Gorgeous girl. Nice even lighting, though there is something odd about the positioning of her legs. Could perhaps have solved that by cropping a centremetre or so from the bottom. Still, an effective image and an 8 from me.

Stark Refections
by JEFFJSB

Comment:
Just stumbled across this. A shot that certainly should have done better. Terrific.

Young
by jmritz

Comment:
Nice sharp stop of the motion here. I would probably prefer this if the entire seagull was in the grame - but a good effort nonetheless.

Rottnest Island
by dpdave

Comment:
Interesting composition here. The sky is particularly vibrant. The shot would be well served by a deeper DOF.

Stayed to take a look
by sfmorris

Comment:
Very cute - a nice catch. The light is perhaps a bit flat - and stops this shot from really grabbing the viewer. 5

The Long Road I'm On
by toddhead

Comment:
Nice composition and use of negative space. I like that you have managed to keep the second eye visible. It definately adds to the feeling conveyed.

I would suggest cloning out the white on the collar as it's a little distracting. Also - you seem to have pushed the contrast quite a bit, which is really effective in the region of the eyes, but has left the lips looking redder than they would ordinarily.

vagabond
by arsenal

Comment:
A well composed image of a great subject. I love the texture created by your choice of processing, however, the halo around the man detracts somewhat from its effectiveness. I also find the background somewhat distracting - 7.