Heh, definitely got marked down for the religious aspect - all those 1s, 2s, and 3s. But I think the overall score is a fair one; as people said, the background was a bit distracting. Anyway, great image, and one of my top picks for the challenge - thank you for sharing it with us.
Quite an emotive shot here. I imagine a wide range of comments & opinions are showing up on this one. Subject-wise it fits the challenge just fine for me. Photographically, the DOF works and it's well focused. The bg seam is a distraction that may have been eliminated with a seamless bg or a slight adjustment using curves. Nonetheless, good luck in the challenge.
very dramatic image - you will likely get a great deal of harsh opinions for your choice of theme - but I will not be in that group - I think it is an excellent shot and fits the theme very well.
I understand your message here; however, the picture implies sacrifice and pain to me rather than Heaven. The Ascension, in my opinion, would have made a better subject than the crucifixion.
interesting interpretation. on a purely technical note, i think i would have preferred this in black and white; the colours are a little distracting from the forms.
i love the concept, i think a little more thought could have been put into your background. The plain white, which rendered a little green doesn't do it for me.