Christmas at the Candy Store
by rkligman

Comment:
Just does not seem tomeet the challenge to my eye, sorry.

Faris' Pond
by vtruan

Comment:
Good shot, BUT this really has to be a B&W photo to be considered Ansel to me. 3

The Hill
by BeingClever

Comment:
I like the shot, but I do not like the brown tint. 6

Sonoran Spring
by Artifacts

Comment:
When I first saw your shot I knew it was a 10 to me. It has the tonal range and razor sharpness that is Ansel. It is hard to get the razor edge without a field camera, but you seemed to have done it. This is realy on par with the master. Great shot!!!!!

The Bandstand
by Konador

Comment:
The first 10 I have given this challenge. Great photo. Good use of B&W.

Thunder Storm in Dallas
by DefyTime

Comment:
The tilted tower takes away from this otherwise wonderful shot. Spectacular. 7

Mired
by Olyuzi

Comment:
I too like the b&w choice. Symmetry is an issue for me in this shot. As was stated before, there is too much area to the right of the boat. It is not quite in the center of the rule of thirds area. The boat itself is caught at a bad angle as it too does not look symmetrical. The transom appears to have two differnt angles on the left and on the right. It looks like a boat that I might try to draw and not get quite right. Perhaps a shot more from the side instead of from the stern might be better. It just gives the photo an off balance look to me. I like the texture of the exposed shore but the extra white is distracting to me as well. Good luck and I hope that this does not sound too harsh. The shot is always there, it is most difficult for me to capture the perfect or best angle, light composition, location, ........

David P

Wind Conquers Water
by Azrifel

Comment:
Great shot. I spent a year in Holland in 1964. Still love the windmills. I like that you caught the sails unfurled and working. 8

Sea of tranquillity
by geewhy

Comment:
The lack of horizon gives this an almost scarey look. Good b&w. 7

The First Element - Earth
by jonpink

Comment:
So intense. I was looking for the witch in the tornado. Great, rich b&w. Earth wind and water are all felt. 9