Revolting
by howzit

Comment by DrAchoo:
The technicals: This shot intrigues me. I like it quite a bit. However, it looks like you have too much contrast going on. I pulled it into PS and the histogram shows huge spikes at both ends. While a high contrast image may be able to imply some of the grit of war, I wonder if it was overdone. Primarily, the place it leaves you is that overall I think the shot is a tad overexposed. I primarily see this in the lack of detail on the hat on the right but also in the lack of color on the hay. Because of the high contrast you can't alter the midtones too much to try to save those areas. The focus and freezing of action are both excellent.

The feel: Again, I like it. If I could do anything with it, I would have either wanted to shoot from a higher vantage or a lower one in an attempt to completely fill the canvas with people. I don't like that you can "see through" the scrum at the top of the canvas. It would make no sense to cut heads off, but a perspective change could have fixed that.

The game: I think this was a bit underrated. Hate is a tough challenge because what people miss is you still need an appealing picture even though it is an unappealing subject. This goes down that road a fair amount.

Revolting
by howzit

Comment by albc28:
This score actually surprises me. This is a great photo that realy captures the challenge. The technicals are great. Nice and sharp. Great color.

Revolting
by howzit

Comment by Melethia:
I'd say you captured the chaos quite well! It is indeed chaotic, and that often turns off voters - with only a second or two given during voting in most cases, it would have been hard to see a "focal point" here, prompting a quick punch of the 5 key and on to the next. I like the color and the chaos. And I really like the green and white bunny on the one shield.

Revolting
by howzit

Comment by anotherday:
Hi Jim,
I didn't vote on this challenge either.
What first strikes me at this phtos is the harsh light, thus making it a bit difficult to concentrate on the photo. It's a bit like looking at a lake while the sun is reflecting on it. Otherwie, I think you managed to express the "hate" concept.
Bianca

Revolting
by howzit

Comment by PHOTOKID:
Hi Jim,

This is a nice action shot, I think the lighting had a bit to do with the lower score, there are somew harsh shadows thrown from some of the armor suits. The color is also a bit dull, could use some saturation. One other thing I see is no clear subject but alot of busy-ness. Alot of people (not me, but pointing it out) look for a defined subject in the photo.

Hope this helps.
Rich

In the Blink of an Eye
by howzit

Comment by SandyP:
Wow! This is so amazingly stunning. The detail and texture in those feathers. . .it's unbelievable -- and the colors -- 10

In the Blink of an Eye
by howzit

Comment by bs-photos:
WOW! Think that about says it all. Great closeup & detail. 10

In the Blink of an Eye
by howzit

Comment by TheStick:
Great work! 10

In the Blink of an Eye
by howzit

Comment by twmax:
The bird is beautiful, but I'm not crazy about the double border. It's still a great photo, though.

In the Blink of an Eye
by howzit

Comment by Diana:
My dream shot !!! 10