SecuritY
by Motek

Comment:
An interesting image, and one that fits in exceptionally well with the title and phrase you have applied to it. The overall presaentation fo the poster, with colour choices, test fonts ect are very good, and helps to give it a professional and finished look to it.
Always difficult to photograph fish, dealing with glass refelections and the like. I think you have done a very good job of the photo. Exposure is good and I like the depth of field you have applied to this. A great submission.

L O V E
by Anthony_D_Archer

Comment:
An interesting image, yet a wonder why you cropped off the tail of both birds. There is no reason why this cannot have a landscape appearance to it, and i think it would have looked more finished that way.....
Not sure whether you used channel desat (legal) or selective desat (which would be against the rules) so i will presume you have complied with the Basic Editing Rules and vote as if this is legal.
The attention to the presentation of this is very good and makes the entire poster look very professional.........

Be Different !!
by abbi2b

Comment:
Why should I be different. Where is the motivation to be different. This same statement has been made by others, yet it lacks the motivational phrase to make this work, which is a large part of all motivational posters........
I feel this would have worked more strongly if the bottle was still a coke bottle, and just the fluid inside was different, rather than being a different shape as well.....

What We Give
by admart01

Comment:
Simple, elegant and realy well presented. The overall construction of this wrks exceptionally well, and nothing really to add. the most minor thing is the line in the background on the right hand side that is visible.......

You don't have to be perfect to fly, just spread your wings and try!
by Paul

Comment:
I would have really preferred the wings of this to also be in focus. I don't find the body that interesting, but had all of the bug been in focus, i think this could have been a much stronger photo, especially when your phrase refers directly to the wings.

Nice colours in this image, although the green to the left is a distraction and adds nothing to the overall omage.

S p o r t s m a n s h i p
by glad2badad

Comment:
A statement, but not really of the motivational aspect. An interesting photo and angle, that probably could have been improved. Having all the kids on the line rather than curved around could have menat a really interesting shot of all the hands could have been achieved.........

“Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.”
by SuttonN

Comment:
The lighting conditions mean that while you have some areas on the very edge of being blown out, much fo the photo is too under-exposed and dark. it appears that this photo was taken in the middle fo the day on harsh lighting conditions, and that hurts the overall image. This is even more obvious when you have this in Black and white.
Its a great idea, a shame you couldn't get this athlete to pose for you, without the others around, later on in better light. this would have removed the distracting elements (other hand, person standing on the left) and enabled you to include the rest of his right hand. therfore, your crop could have been driven by your choice of what works, and not by what you want to cut out.
The presentation is good, the title and phrase work well with the photo.

Persistence
by obscurity

Comment:
I like the idea for this, however the photo appears a little soft, which hurts the overall submission. I am also not sure about the choice of colour for the words, as it gives this a very, very pink feel to the entire poster as well. The title and phrase are a great match for the photo.....

Green Future
by Haukur Jo

Comment:
A nice statement, a great, yet simple image, where the subject is able to speak for itself without clutter and distractions, while not being boring. The pink fading to blue is great and gives the colour I feel these type of posters need, the clouds add a little interest as well. A well constructed poster.

Be Yourself
by kicadium

Comment:
This photo is an interesting choice, and its biggest problem is that the overall poster lacks the motivational phrase that really ties it to the challenge and makes the entire poster come together. As it is, you have a different lamp and a title, but nothing to inspire...........