Leaving unknown ...
by GeorgesBogaert

Comment:
there is so much I like in this picture, the young man in the rear window, the curve of the tracks, the photographer on the platform, your POV (did you stand on the tracks?), your title

Hot Rod Racer
by thesixer

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Stunning sharpness despite the speed... very well done! The classic car with it's clear colours, the reflection and the diagonal lines make it even more awesome. This will end up on the front page!

right-behind-you.DSCF1204
by mariuca

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you spotted a cool motif! I like it, but I doubt it would have been good for the challenge. Voters might not see it as a classical portrait.

switchback
by ubique

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This was my only 10 - crop and vignette are stunning!
It makes me wonder if that gentle giant was standing there waiting for something, if he/she was walking away or munching some grass...and I like the vastness of the surrounding

Maybe I like your picture that much because it remembers me of one my own pics, here is a link if you are interested:
gentle soul
It is accompanied with a childrens poem, this is a rough translation (at least I tried):


Highly sensitive

The elephant is big and tall
But gentle is his nature
His heart is made of creamy quark
His soul is tender like a violet

Once this big, tall elephant
It wasn’t on purpose , I swear!
Stepped on the circus director’s hand
They both wept bitter tears

the shy maid
by Giles

Comment:
Lost places and pretty girls are always a good combination!
I like this picture a lot although I have to agree with Georges about the sharpness on hair and boots: that puts even more emphasis on her butt which isn't necessary at all. The light is perfect imho.
I haven't read or seen Game of Thrones so I'm not familiar with the story of the shy maid. To me this looks anything but shy...
When I saw this picture at voting I was wondering who dared to show this much bare skin. I'm not surprised that it didn't end up higher because of voters who have a problem with nuditiy. For me it deserves a ribbon.

Violinist
by bjoern

Comment:
Ich muss Georges ein bisschen recht geben - der Hintergrund ist wahnsinnig unruhig vor allem das pinkfarbene Kleid unter ihre Achsel stört mich persönlich extrem. Ohne Leute wär's natürlich fad. Noch mehr Unschärfe im HG hätte geholfen, aber dazu war vermutlich zu viel Licht.
Was mir sehr gefällt ist die "Einsamkeit" der Violinspielerin - alle hasten vorbei und beachtet sie

Ghosts in the kitchen
by Sisto

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haha I like this - very refreshing take on the topic!

When I Am in the Kitchen - Jeanne Marie Beaumont
by IreneM

Comment:
Lovely drops and shining faucet
I like this shot a lot although the dark reflection on the left is distracting a Little bit.

While stewing a stew...
by hajeka

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I'm not overwhelmed by the very white areas behind the pan and around the bottle. I'd love to see some structure there

He still brings me flowers
by colorcarnival

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lucky you!