Avenue
by mci

Comment:
Curiously engaging photo. Simple, but not quite boring. Kind of an early 90's cyber-culture meets 2003 warchalking feel to it. OK, I'll bite. 8 md

Plowed Over
by connie

Comment:
I'm scratching my head on this one. I like it. I dont. I do. I dont... Not sure why, but as I write this, I lean towards liking it. I think maybe the STOP is a tad crowded in the frame. Maybe just a bit more breathing room may have helped. Or maybe not. I dunno. Oh, and too much border. 8 md

At the Corner of Charles and Maple
by karmat

Comment:
A certain post civilization feel to it, like The Postman or Planet of the Apes (the originals, not that crappy remake with Mark what's his name). The Maple St part of the sign is just a little too dark. And it seems a tad oversharpened. Otherwise, nice composition and colors. Well done. 8 md

The High Street
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
Very interesting, tchno modern feel about this. Oversharpened, exaggerated colors, funky high street sign. All makes for a very unique, enjoyable image. Good job! 9 md

Loading Only
by Gotcha

Comment:
The most intriguing photo of the bunch. Very skillful use of dodge & burn (??) Nice compsition, nice colors. My only two other knocks would be the mirror coming out the side of the Loading sign - seems a bit distracting for some reason. And the passing car / blown out section in the upper right. Seems out of balance with the rest of teh photo. Otherwise, and excellent photo, and so far my favorite of the challenge. Good Job! 9 md

"Snow" Outlet
by DougPaz

Comment:
Nice colors and composition. 7 md

Beach Stability
by arnit

Comment:
Excellent photo Arnit! I am blown away this did not finish higher. I love this photo, funky composition and all. Great job, keep it up!!

No cruising till 6:00 a.m.
by justine

Comment:
Hey, it's downtown Portland!!

Dusky Pink
by Erastis

Comment:
focus is poor. subject is not very compelling. 3 md

Reflection
by Hotshot132

Comment:
Pretty interesting shot. I like the trees coming out over the ice - nice effect. I cant help but think this might have worked better as a horizontally oriented photo. Nice work. 7 md