Photographer Finds Serenity
by Ken

Comment:
Great job! This shot offers alot in the way of color that makes it really special. I loved the sky, and the perfect horizon. I loved the feeling that we all better hurry to get out of there before it gets too dark. I loved the way that you worked the foreground of grasses. And the subject of the little girl is just cute, nostagic and whimsical all wrapped up in one. I've gone up and down on what I think the score should be, but I am finally giving you a 9 for meeting the challenge, and for the overall beauty and thought put into this shot. One of the more interesting shots of the challenge.

On da Beach
by huitzilopotchtli

Comment:
Great job! I love when a shot can take me away to that place or make me wish I was there. I see a spot in this pic for my beach chair... Anyway, I loved the colors of the tropical sea, they are very true. I loved the clarity exhibited in the water left behind from the last wave. I loved the rolling of the new wave coming in. I loved the shadows created by the rocks. I loved the soft feeling of the sand, and the division between the wet and dry sand. I loved the silhouttes of the palms on top of the rocks as they set against the color of the sky. The sky has alot of drama and movement, as well as great color. I'm giving this an 8, not because it's not wonderful, it's just not as exciting as some other shots in this challenge.

Waterfall On a Secluded Beach
by elinkuge

Comment:
Great job! I love when a shot can just up and carry me away to that place, or make me wish I was there. I love the true colors of the tropical water. I loved how you captured the tones of the deep water, and the aqua of the reef-protected beach. I loved the whitecaps, the shades of the sand where it's wet, damp and dry. I especially like the tiny little 'hole' at the top of the photo that has a little pool of water that is reflecting the deep tones of the sky. I didn't care for the waterfall. I'm giving this shot an 8.

Rolled Up Trousers
by amber

Comment:
Great job! This has a great nostalgic feel to it! I am giving this an 8 because it meets the challenge so well, the technical aspect deserves merit, and because it creates an overall feeling of fun that I like to see in a shot. I loved the movement of the water, the whitecaps and shadows of the figures all work together very nicely. Again, great job in meeting the challenge!

Stranded..
by lentil

Comment:
Great job! I liked the continuity of color between the sky and the ocean, with just a hint of light rays coming through the clouds. I liked the movement of the ocean, too. I'm giving this a 6, because you met the challenge well. I'd have rated it higher but there is something about the closeness to shore of the larger boat that doesn't seem realitic, and the size of that boat seems dwarfed un-naturally compared to the smaller boats in the foreground.

Clouds and Driftwood
by Kathyc

Comment:
Great job! Breathtaking! I'm giving this a 7, only because the clouds look a bit forced. I loved the little island rising from the fog, although the fog doesn't seem to continue to the left of the driftwood. Just doesn't appear even to me. It's a great shot though, and I loved the movement of the waves and the white caps. I'd have to button my jacket, as this one makes me feel as though it's a damp cool evening about to set in. Great job in meeting the challenge.

Loch Ness...?
by Ragga2000

Comment:
Great job! The reflection of the sky is awesome! I loved the ripple affect around the child, it looks like he dropped out of the sky in a single movement to create that ripple. Not very realistic, but creative none-the-less. I loved the colors in this, and the stillness of the shot. I loved the clarity of the water in the foreground, and the ability to see the stones through the water if one looks close enough. I'm giving this an 8, as you meet the challenge with creativity and technical expertise.

To The Sea
by yakatme

Comment:
Great job! I keep coming back to this shot, voting lower and higher and lower and higher. I'm giving this shot finally an 8. I loved the colors in the sky, and the movement of the clouds. I love the color of the tall reedy grass to the right, and how it focuses one's vision through the blades and onto the pink part of the sky. I loved the clarity in the flowers on the left, and the welcoming path to the sea.

Hillbilly Yacht Club
by broadwaybill

Comment:
Great job, loved the name too! I'm giving this a 6 for meeting the challenge, and for the beauty of the shot. It was the name that made this for me though, what a great sense of humor incorporated into your work!

Na Pali Coast
by jenseng

Comment:
Great job! I am giving this shot a 7. I love the playful light hitting the valley and the cliff face, and love the foreground setting the shot. I loved the color in the ocean, and the hazy feel of the sky, but the sky lacked a little bit of lackluster, or I'd have rated this higher. Good job in meeting the challenge, and for making me feel like I want to hang glide from this very spot and float on down to see what lies in the distance.