Solace
by nico_blue

Comment:
Lovely, tactile image. The water looks seriously wet (not the case in many entries). The expression on his face is fabulous; he's just about wallowing in the rain! 8

(as seen by) The Sky's Tears
by fotodude

Comment:
Photograph is brilliant ... title sucks a bit (it seems confusing and doesn't suit this gritty image). The composition is terrific; I think you've used the tilted horizon very cleverly to wring a highly dramatic effect out of the road kerbs. And the wet paving looks fabulous in contrast to the virtually silhouetted figure and his reflection/shadow. Very classy work. 9

Sunbeams and rain
by tonyv

Comment:
Highly evocative image. It conveys the feel of distant rain so faithfully, I can just about smell it! 7

At the Scent of Rain
by datcat

Comment:
I love this picture. It's so stark and unsettling, and both stirs and challenges the imagination of the viewer. That's my definition of worthy art. The slight 'reverse pincushion' effect of the window frame doesn't diminish it; I think it actually contributes. I'm not even too bothered by the fact that you've had to use your title to try to bash it into fitting inside the challenge. 9

9:01
by Kaizen

Comment:
A lovely, graphic image. And a very good example of when it is absolutely right to free yourself from the tiresome rule of thirds ... the symmetry of this image is what makes it so powerful and original. It's a fascinating photograph, apparently simple but actually packed with interest. And the rain is a legitimate contributor to the whole, not just a happy co-incidence. Very fine work. 9

A Storms Serenity
by shabbychic

Comment:
Very nice. The white fence creates a startling bit of foreground interest & intrigue, without distracting the attention from the rainstorm. Well composed and executed. 7

Can Collector (The Bowery, 2005)
by pawdrix

Comment:
Really good candid portrait, and a very clever incorporation of 'Rain' ... the look of uneasiness on his face speaks volumes about how the rain is going to affect him. A well conceived & executed image. 8

Into the Storm
by dsidwell

Comment:
Love road shots, and this one is very nice indeed. Glad you chose a straight & unremarkable bit of road; it directs the attention to the key point of your image, and contributes to the feel of it, without getting in the way. 7

Distant Storm
by ShannonLee

Comment:
Beautiful and evocative. Lovely composition / crop. Restrained processing ... it might have been tempting to overprocess that sky, to wring more 'drama' out of the scene, but you resisted the temptation, and thereby retained its charm. Bravo! 9

Raining again
by JohannesFrank

Comment:
Really lovely composition. Looks simple but it's actually quite sophisticated and thoughtful. Love the way the cows form a repeating echelon of miserable resignation as they suffer the rain. The bit of visible track efficiently leads the viewer's attention to the most advantageous start point for studying the herd. Also love the 'rained-out' background, which both frames the cows and reinforces the feeling of sodden misery. 9