General: Very good journalistic shot. Well captured.
[B}Composition: [/B] Good use of diagonal lines. The diagonal line created by the fireman draws the viewer in. Did you try other perspectives? i.e. having the sprinkler just a little more to the left
Exposure: There seems to be a slight loss of detail in the shadows. This could possibly be helped with a 1/3 of a stop more exposure.
Impact: The yellow glow adds impact. The only thing that would add more impact would be to include the fire he is fighting.
I'm glad this placed well, but surprised it does not have a blue ribbon. A really marvelous shot, well composed, and other elements (diagonal lines) that reall add to the drama. I love the colors, too. Super work!
Very dramatic photo. I think seeing more of the fire that he's fighting would make it more dramtic. Still a good effort at capturing someone at work. Good work and luck in the challenge.
This is a really an awesome shot. You totally get a feel of the fireman at work, hot and soaking wet. It is almost too bright in the upperleft corner, is that the water spray with fire illuminating it? 9