awsome idea. didnt have time to vote or even see the images in this challenge, but i really like this one. going into my favs! if you like fire shots, i have a few good ones =)
This is one of the best photos, a top 10 if not a ribbon. Excellent contrast, lighting, DOF - it looks like all the technicals are right, and the subject matter is right on with an interesting twist.10.
This is a study which required more attention. I am guilty of this, so what i say applies to us both. The idea is superb but you are presenting the eye with one implied line to put together. Why not continue the matches around to form a U. This would give the study a perpective variation and a pleasing line ro bring the eye back into the image. I would have also considered some alternate takes with lighting. You get a 5 for meeting the challenge and 1 more for concept. 6
genius, and an excellent capture of the action to boot. I am thoroughly impressed with this and i think it completely deserves a top 3 slot (haven't finished voting - but so far i'd say this is #1). the sharp detail of the matches, and the lighting upon them, is great. it suits the challenge brilliantly, and is quite frankly, fab. 10.