Defeat
by gsal

Comment:
Fantastic and creative concept and so masterly executed. I just love the lighting and the set-up on the board. Sure to ribbon imo.

The Poor Bird Never Saw the End Coming
by feifer

Comment:
One of the best in the challenge. Absolutely stunning image of this incredible animal and beautifully composed. The look in it's eyes has been captured in a exceptional way and one can feel the powerful emotions of the hunter as he /she closes in for the kill. The challenge theme "The End" is mirrored here perfectly. The lighting is brilliant and the image displays a full range of tones and fantastic detail. A masterwork in every way. Should definitely ribbon imo

Every end is a beginning
by paolanicoli003

Comment:
Powerful message and equally powerful image. And so very true too. Excellent composition and lovely luminance in the sky. Excellent work.

End of the day
by vanillabean93

Comment:
Superb, powerful and symbolic representation of the "END" Fits the challenge theme like a glove and is brilliantly captured. Lovely sharp detail and color throughout and excellent use of available light. I especially love the addition of the bedside lamp and the picture on the wall as they complement the image very nicely and add a feeling of completeness.

On the Rocks
by oldgrouse

Comment:
Simple yet extremely powerful and symbolic image captured with finesse and a insightful photographic eye. Lovely rich color and tones and superlative composition. I especially love the deep shine of the gold ring and the wetness of the stones. The title's meaning also is clear and unambiguous.

Pondering the Ocean's End
by scooter88

Comment:
Exceptional image of a young girl clinging to a branch surrounded by the wild swirling waters. I can feel powerful emotions radiating from this image as the young child scans the endless horizon and ponders the mysteries of the fathomless and bottomless ocean. Beautifully envisioned and executed. Fits the challenge theme very well. Sure to finish in the top 10 imo

'Us' ends here
by Camabs

Comment:
Poignant and yet at the same time powerful and brilliantly executed portrait. It mirrors the full range of human emotions associated when dreams are shattered and illusions are penetrated by the harsh realities of a cold and unfeeling world. The lighting has been creatively arranged and the pink heart is beautifully lit by a soft diffuse light and contrasts nicely with the dark grays and blacks. The look in his eyes reflect his pain and confusion at the events that have unfolded whilst hers show a strong and resolute look of defiance at the situation and of being in full control of her emotions and faculties and looking ahead to a new future with a lightness in her step and resolve in her spirit.

The end is nigh
by Connor

Comment:
Absolutely fantastic and original concept. Shows creative out of the box thinking combined with top photographic abilities. The composition is superb and the lighting phenomenal. It's like the ashtray jumps right at you so vivid the detail. It has an almost 3D feeling to it. The shrouded figure at the back adds a feeling of menace and something almost sinister and gives the title a powerful message.

ULTIMATE ENDING : Rafael Nadal, Australian Open Champion 2009
by hotpasta

Comment:
Superb...you should sell this one to a magazine. Great capture of that ultimate moment. Powerful. This is the blue ribbon winner for me. 10

Ps.I watched the match on TV. Great game. Must have been fantastic being right there. Something went badly wrong with Federer's mindset in that 5th set. Never seen the Fed break down like that and get so emotional afterwards.

I Put Away Childish Things
by posthumous

Comment:
A stunner of a shot. Fantastic contrast and lovely tones. Brilliant concept that fits the challenge like a glove. Superb contrast and lovely tones. Also excellent depth and detail. Powerful and unambiguous message in the title.