Bands of Hope
by giega

Comment:
This was one of my two favorite images for this challenge. I love the use lighting and color here. And the way these bracelets are stacked makes a great composition! Great job! Good luck to you!

"Only the educated are free"
by smartypants

Comment:
This was a 10 for me because of your concept and how well you executed your idea! Simple andf effective! Great job! Good luck!

Fish for Supper
by JPR

Comment:
Your composition here is very nice with both the fisherman and the boat - I like how they are "heading" into each other. I don't know whether you planned this as an artistic effect - but your photo has an antique feel to it - due to the graininess (noise) and colors so muted that it is almost black and white.

Around the Bend
by wahsabi

Comment:
This is a diffiult shot to do well - you have your bright sunlit areas (which are overexposed here bringing a loss of detail to the grasses beside the trail) and your shadow areas. The use of a neutral density graduated filter helps to even out the exposure. Also taking photos after the sun has moved behind the mountain or on a cloudy day can even out the exposure also. If you are planning to use photoshop gradient filters - expose for the brightest areas and then use shadow reduction or a gradient layer to bring out the details in the shadows. (I'm not sure what the rules are here about gradient layers and shadow reduction- an ND gradient filter at time of taking the shot is definitely legal.) Good luck!

hope against hope
by whiteroom

Comment:
I like how you captured such a pensive, hopeless look. Technically this photo has a lot of noise or too much grain.

A new life begins
by Node

Comment:
This is too dark - It is hard for me to see what you are trying to show us.

Bottom of the Ninth
by eptasdi

Comment:
While I like your subject and your composition - the entire photo is too grainy or has an overprocessed feel to it.

Hope In The Sky
by Long

Comment:
Your clouds are beautiful here, but your horizon is VERY tilted.

Reach for the sky
by smokeditor

Comment:
Congratulations on your ribbon! Your image was one of my top votes! Your lighting was so eye catching - and the picture is so nice and sharp and very inviting! Love it! Way to go!

Just Floating
by Brad

Comment:
Congratulations on your Ribbon for 2nd place. This was a superb picture. It got a 10 from me! Just beautiful! You did an excellent job capturing the beauty of this lily! Way to go!