I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.
Positives: Oh, I really, really like this. It pushes all my gas-mask buttons. The coloration, the cloud, the vignette, the tone mapping, the light - all perfectly captured and presented.
Critical stuff: Noting at all.
Overall: I really wish this was mine! I feel embarrassed about my entry. 10 and a fav.
Wow.. you've got more creativity and motivation than the average bear.You get a 10 just for the idea. The results; another 10. Alas I can only give 10.
I really like this. Totally unconventional figure and the perfect use of the cloud bank behind for a weird "day after" effect. The vignetting in the top half of the frame is perhaps a bit overdone and looks slightly artificial, but otherwise a very nice image.
Extraordinary vision and execution. Very "day after". The processing enforces that feeling. And yet, there is hope, perhaps in the glow in the sky, or the bright yellow slicker.
I'm guessing this ispaulbtlw as that unique mask looks awfully familiar. This is a great location with fantastic drama happening but the image is greatly improved by the inclusion of the person and that mask. The title just adds that much more to the image and it’s possible story. Very well done!