Surfing Steamer Lane (Santa Cruz, California)
by sfalice

Comment:
This is certainly action but there are a few things that bother me about it. The water aspect is good, and with these type of shots I know that you can hardly control them so these are just some suggestions about what could have been 'better'. The frame crops out the front of the board which gives it a disjoiinted feel, and also slightly unbalanced with the space on the right. The surfer looks odd, it doesnt look like it's a silhouette but you cant see his face and he just looks like a black form of a man, very unusual.

Fishing Cruise at Sunset
by kaycee

Comment:
This is a nice serene scene, although I do see the slight ripples of the water behind the boat so there is some action too. The sunset is jsut enough to add a nice color and set the atmosphere. The only suggestion would be to crop a little off the water so the horizon line isnt directly in the middle, which would put more emphasis on the boat as well.

Opposite Reaction
by crabappl3

Comment:
Interesting idea and shot. Reminds me of those executive toys with the balls that you swing. Colors are great, the natural framing of the poles is nicely presented too. A good technical shot showing the dynamics of action.

Fountain of Youth
by dsa157

Comment:
Great composition and wonderful stop action on the water. The flesh tones are wonderfully even and well lit, and the overall shot is very sharp. Good idea and good execution.

Father-Daughter Sledding
by Emeraulde

Comment:
I like this.. it has a great atmosphere to it. The snow is a little blown out on the top of the hill, but I dont think it detracts too much as it has a wide tonal range. Some may say the people are too centered, but I think it's a classic look and style - a study of human nature. Well captured.

Riverside Ride
by LucidLotus

Comment:
I like the choice of black and white, it sets the mood very well. I get the feeling of action with the cycle moving, but there is also a feeling of calm as well. Sharpness and dof are good. Very atmospheric.

Sunday Morning Scrum
by jonpink

Comment:
Colors are great, sharpness is good, shows action very well. If I were to nitpick I'd probably say more room on the right and less on the left, but still an excellent shot.

But What About Santa?
by jenesis

Comment:
Wonderful tones, tells a story, candid yet classic. A truly magical moment.

$20.00 to the first person to correctly guess what these are. One guess per comment.
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Looks like the suction cups on the bottom of a bath mat.

Poppy
by pcody

Comment:
Good composition, nice texture, excellent tones. I really like this.