Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc, the 2006 of course
by dougi555

Comment:
I like the overall effect you were going here with the backlighting and high contrast. The defined shadows and clear reflection were nicely captured. As a suggestion, framing may have been better if you included the person to the right more in the photo, perhaps side profile, keeping the glass and that person as the main focus, might result in a more striking composition. very nicely done.

In the mood?
by BackpackR

Comment:
Great shot! Nothing I would change. The title doesnt seem to fit, but overall one of the best photos in this challenge.

Almost Summer
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
Very nice composition, contrast, and exposure. Although he is probably looking down and eyes aren't shut, still looks as though the eyes are closed. Not that it takes away too much from the shot, but could be better if eyes were actually visible. Nicely done.

Young Faith
by LMA128

Comment:
Simple, yet very, very good! Best photo of the challenge.

Fortitude-"I can get through this"
by Ubersteiny

Comment:
Beautiful, captivating shot.

It begins with, Now I lay me down to sleep
by Denise

Comment:
Not sure why, but as soon as I saw this photo I immediately thought of this pic . Framing is great, their positioning is really good. Lighting is the only thing that keeps this from a 10 for me. Great shot!

Hope keeps us moving on amidst chaos and need
by HighNooner

Comment:
Good message to go a long with a very nicely shot scene. Not sure why you framed it this way, though. Focus seems to be in the road in the middle, but not much is going on there . . . just my pov. Good photo.

Too Many Choices
by Army of nOne

Comment:
great idea and execution. your framing made this shot. just the woman and a few rows of books would not due, but you create a seemingly endless supply of books/products. the lighting and temperature of the light is obviously difficult to control in that book store environment, could be better with more saturation in the foreground. you should be proud of this shot, my number 1 in the challenge.

Day 02 (Sept 6)
by LERtastic

Comment:
great shot!

Too close for comfort
by M.O.C.

Comment:
I have tried lightning photography here in AZ, I know what you mean when it hits close, and all the way to the ground! But the risk paid off, this is an AMAZING shot!