DNMC. My eye goes two different ways on this image. Towards the girl (obviously the main focus), and also toward the pole on the right side (because that's where the leading lines lead my eyes).
All the people have not yet gone home. Nice composition, nice and bright except that fill light would help the girl, a small reflector would provide good fill. Closer focus on the girl would also help.
You're probably suffering from some DNMC votes for the person in the shot. I like the angle and the concept; the model seems to be almost smiling, which is confusing given the title. I think some contrast boost would give the image a bit more drama as well.
Well you are my second highest rated image in this challenge. You got it exactly as I thought it should be except for the B&W. Some people love that, I think that sometimes it can be a little over rated. Here it looks great except there was one other person who did the same type shot and between angel and the color in it I liked it better. Just a matter of taste on my part not lack of skill on yours. You did an excellent job here and should get a red ribbon at least for this great shot.
The image is nice. The B&W reduces distractions from what looks like a bright sun. The fence at the right is on a good angle to take the eye up the image but...there is still a spectator at the venue! Usually a 6 but DNMC=3
Meets Challenge - 2 (Although my first thought was "If she lost, why is she smiling??)
Lighting/Processing - 2
Composition - 2
Overall Impression - 2
"WOW" factor - 0
Score: 8
Aside from DNMC, I've only got a couple quibbles on this shot. Composition is nice, although the angle makes it look as if the bar is growing out of her nose. There's not much here to keep my attention, either, although I don't count that as much since the challenge was so tough.
Hey, what's she still doing there? Besides posing for the camera that is. :) Personally, I thought the challenge called for no people in the photo. Hmmm. Regarding the image, it seems like the focus is locked in at the handrail past her. She seems a bit soft. Good luck.
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