Nines
by JCrest01

Comment:
The shadows are a nice bonus, not often seen in reflection shots.

The 9th Letter
by jaeckel46

Comment:
Psychologists could add this to their set of Rorschach test images. Lots of interpretations beyond the font. I would have missed the image being the letter "i" if not for the title.

I wish
by salmiakki

Comment:
To my eyes (not well trained in observing sports gear) the nine is subtle. Strong light on face and knee present quite an exposure challenge. I wonder if a reflector (or light colored beach towel) aimed at the back of the clothing might have allowed a notch or two lower exposure value for the side facing the light (not that such set ups are always an option).

Front Row Seats
by wildiris

Comment:
The building looks like it presents a lot of photographic opportunities beyond this challenge. I suppose the brisk wind expalins why the seats were empty. The grouping of chairs makes the two on the right seem disconnected from the others, but I'm not sure whether a change in positon or just moving the chairs closer in would work any better.

Eight plus One
by M.O.C.

Comment:
Impressive set of bolts, even if getting to "nine" is a little subjective.

Lemon-Rose '9'... !?
by acg83

Comment:
I lkie the texture and colors of the rose. Although used for the "nine" configuration, the orange is the weak part of the composition.

Nine
by davidw

Comment:
Living in the dark perhaps makes this a negative nine. Subtle to the extent that many may miss it. The bit of orange red glow along the left edge adds a lot.

3 Nines
by scooter88

Comment:
Nice sharpness and good version of 9's. A background without texture and either very dark or at least with color tones less similar to the clothespins might have boosted this to the nine or ten level.

Time
by Shayla

Comment:
The term "Equity" on the clock serves as a reminder that we all have the same amount of time. Harsh reflection near the 9 may reduce the score.

High Tide
by talj

Comment:
Very smooth water with perfect reflections (assume long exposure) contribute to a hauning kind of beauty. Nicely done.