Great Falls
by bcrants

Comment:
I like the sepia tones, but the composition feels awkward to me.

Heping Island
by Deen

Comment:
Those are some bizarre textures

As Evening's Shadow Falls
by Neil

Comment:
The swans add an element of grace to the picture. It almost feels like too much space at the top though

One On One
by BaldurT

Comment:
This picture reminds me of "The Little Prince" for some reason.

Audley
by Abra

Comment:
A bit more contrast on this would have made a truly excellent shot, IMO. I like the addition of the people. They help give it a bit of context and sense of scale.

The Long Road Ahead
by Aarthek

Comment:
The road does indeed feel long, but there is little else in the shot to hold my attention.

After the Fire
by Nordlys

Comment:
I like the starkness of this.

The Pecan Orchard
by shanksware

Comment:
I like the leading lines that the rows of trees create. Overall, though, it seems a bit "gray"

Emergency Exit: "On The Flip-Side"
by 777STAN

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, the image is a bit flat/static. It "fills the frame" but seems a bit too tight to have the eyes "roam" any. Also, it isn't quite straight one so it feels tilted even though the words seems straight.

Technically, the colors are really good. That bright blue is a great attention getter and the yellow provides a nice contrast. Also, the focus and exposure looks pretty good, except that resizing may have left some artifacts around the tag and lights.

Overall, a "cheerful" shot that definitely meets the challenge. It just lacks the "sophistication" that some of the pictures at the top had.

If you have any questions, let me know, and best wishes to you in future challenges!

karma

Remembering the fallen
by LevT

Comment:
Normally, I would say that a picture should stand without a title or story. In this case, however that is completely wrong. The story (and link) gives so much more depth to what it is really all about. Thank you for shooting and sharing.