I also had this photo rated very high. I cannot understand the 1's and 2's. You have all the elements. A great cropping, great expsosure, great color and contrast and right on subject.
This was one of my three best and best color photo. Color is harder to do right than b&w in my opinion and I find myself being very picky on the color photos.
I, too, was surprised at 38th place. But then I saw the comments all week and knew the score was low. Oh well, controversial subjects are subject to interpretation.
I think you should have finished much higher. There is no way this is only the 38th best photo in my opinion. The photo is well framed. The exposure is about perfect. You have captured the action in a very graphic fashion. I had this capture rated very high. I wish you better luck in the ratings in the future.
incredible shot of that tat. bottom thumb could be more over to the left to open up the design some. it would get rid of that dark patch in the botom left.
This is an interesting example of a transition. The focus, colors, and everything in this photo are well done. On a personal note I just can't imagine why anybody would want to walk around with something that looks like that on their body. It would give me nightmares.
I was hoping to see this shot. I was actually thinking about doing it myself. My sister owns and operates a tattoo shop. I came VERY close to competing with you on this one! Excellent shot and great idea :)