Curve Ahead
by Rankles

Comment:
This was quite the surprise, as I almost scrapped the photo due to the difficulty I had pulling it together for the submission as the lighting was challenging and it was quite a rush to get the shot. Goes to show that when in doubt always make sure to submit something, you never know who it will resonate with. Thanks everyone!

Dram Photography Challenge
by Rankles

Comment:
Thank you everyone! I'm super pleased that my first blue is a photo I'm really proud of. Thank you all for voting!

Physalis Alkekengi Flower, Final Skeletal Stage
by Rankles

Comment:
Thank you all for the kind comments! A surprise ribbon this one, and topping off a crazy string of results! I fully expect normality to resume now based on current scores :) Here's to the next one!

Surveillance
by nam

Comment:
Despite this being a portrait shot when I really feel Film Noir should be cinematic and thus landscape, this is by far the best mix of subject, lighting and composition that meets the challenge. Top 3.

Night guest
by LevT

Comment:
The most 'noir' of the challenge, both for outfits and especially lighting and composition. Bumping up to make it top pick.

My Way or the Highway
by cloudsme

Comment:
Top pick for me. Actually using the shallow DOF of the challenge to add something to the photo and the composition as opposed to just ticking the challenge box. Well done!

TEACH
by Neat

Comment:
The master of silhouettes! Another great image, congrats!

P E R S I S T E N C E
by Rankles

Comment:

Originally posted by Neat: Oh man, so sorry to hear, I guess you persisted ;) How did the gear turn out?

Ha! The irony was not lost when this started to do relatively well...

The gear really impressed me to be fair. Everything was in my Manfrotto backpack which is water repellant - not waterproof - but did the job nicely. The tripod has a few battle scars on the head from where it bounced off a rock but it's otherwise perfect despite being underwater for ten minutes or so while I got my main kit to a safe space.

Just my pride was hurt :D now I know to bring wellies and not try to use a tripod as a walking stick at least.

happy days
by Neat

Comment:
I'm studying the candid shots on DPC in anticipation of the upcoming challenge. This is wonderful!

RE: no mobile phones and candid shots you would love summer afternoons in Sicily. The piazzas in the coastal towns are filled with elderly folks sat in groups outside their houses on deck chairs, chatting with anyone who passes by and playing cards. It's like another time. Wonderful!

Black and White Trouble
by Refleckshuns

Comment:
Welcome back and a great result on your return!