Eau Claire - The Bow River
by Citadel

Comment:
Craig, I think you framed this picture well, although I am not so sure about the border. I hesitate to say anything about the border, as I enjoy experiementing with borders too. Your border doesn't detract from the shot at all, but I am wondering if that affected some of the score. I didn't vote in this challenge, as there is little ice to be found in Arizona, but I think you captured the challenge well. I am sure it is difficult to capture snow and ice (which is sooooo white) without causing it to look overexposed. The photo made me shiver - which I think was your intent. It looks so cold. Thanks for sharing.

Arabesque
by anotherday

Comment:
Bianca, I didn't vote in this challenge, but I have enjoyed going through them after-the-fact. I think your idea was well laid out and the lighting is perfect. I think you could have gone with a tighter crop and not so centered. I think the noise in the background surrounding the mask is a little distracting, and so the tighter crop would have eliminated that. All in all though, I am impressed and would have scored it in the 6-7 range, as it clearly met the 'low light' challenge.

Boy
by kashi

Comment:
Lea, I didn't vote in this challenge, and with the exception of whatever is showing on the bottom right hand corner, you framed this picture very well. I would have scored this image very high - yet I can't believe this is why it didn't score higher than it did. This should have scored so much higher in my opinion. The mood and expression in the young boy's face is precious - while at the same time so sad. Great job!

Stoic Resignation
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
Leroy, I didn't vote in this challenge, but I do like this picture for several reasons. I think (in my own limited opinion) that this fits the challenge perfectly. The shadows, smoke and ambiance that is cast, along with the title you chose fits so well. I love the way you didn't center the subject, and the smoke almost appears to come from the sculpture itself - which adds a whole new mood to it all.

heidleberg bridgewm.jpg
by sspryte

Comment:
Very very nice Michelle. I love how the haze in the upper right portion of the picture which really compliments the stark clarity of color in the lower left portion. A beautiful view.

Empire State Building at sunset
by digitalpins

Comment:
Fantastic photograph - Wow! This should be framed and hanging on a wall.

Optical Coincidence
by mpeters

Comment:
Great picture Mark - first thing I thought when I saw this photo is "pot-o-gold" - and you got the gold yellow ribbon. Sweet!

The Stargazers
by jdannels

Comment:
Fantastic shot Joe. Congrats on the ribbon.

Under an Alien Moon
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Congrats on another amazing photograph - and your second 8+

BoulderBeach1.jpg
by md8speed

Comment:
Another stunning RSA pano - been there - the jackass penguins were so cool.