I Can Fly Anywhere! Wheeeeeee
by typologic

Comment:
Great composition, wonderful contrast of dragonfly colours and background colours. Wish it were a touch sharper though I can understand why that might not be the case. Flight definitely speaks of independence to me. 8

keys to the back road
by aplomb76

Comment:
Just love this. Incredible how much you can convey with such a simple and everyday pair of items. Nicely composed. Plain white background works quite well. Like the sharpnes of detail on the mud on the front toe but blurriness everywhere else. That lace laying to the right just makes the composition. 9

Drool
by doctornick

Comment:
Nicely captured. Good composition though feels a touch too tight at right compared to left for me. The face is so close to centre that it might as well BE centered. Nice diagonal with the bough. Great colour of light though shadows a touch strong in the eyes (no detail) and on the body. Nice DOF choice leading to blurred background.

Escaping The Ordinary
by annah

Comment:
With the exception of the lack of detail in the sky I really like this a whole lot. I love the fact that these two individuals are sitting together - like an intimate escape together from the rest of the world. It reminds me of travelling (which I adore) and of romance (which I adore too) and of the beauty of the earth (oh yes, I adore that too). Nice in black and white. 8

On Her Own
by ergo

Comment:
Nice lines which are emphasised by the greyscaling but I find the tone colour far too yellowey. Great subject choice - works well. 8

Going My Way
by bucket

Comment:
At first glance, oh another kid, but oh what a compelling portrait. I just can't look away. There's some kind of connection in that eye contact and the pose and coloured dress against the muted colours of the long path behind all combine to make this pop out at me. 8

Make your own Tracks
by Tallbloke

Comment:
Grain and black and white adds to mood. Nice element of serenity and escape. 8

Nature photographer
by heida

Comment:
Excellent shot. I really like the way the clouds and areas of sky create such strong leadig lines. I like the silhouette of the photographer and the way he is against the white cloud rather than blue sky. I like the detail and colour in the foreground brash ice. I like the edge formed by the dark gravel/ pebbles and how it's echoed by the sky getting darker at the top. I also identify with how this relates to the theme as it reminds me of the thrill of taking images on a recent dream trip to Antarctica. Great shot. 9

flying free
by ursula

Comment:
Love this. It's so utterly about the theme to me - it resonates with how I like to see myself and my outlook on life. The motion blur and colours are great as is the light on her face and arms and the composition. 9

Above the Clouds
by bryanbrazil

Comment:
A particularly appealing cloudscape with lovely shapes, a pleasing composition, some nice shades of grey and blue and a nice clean feel. 8