Powerful image. High marks given, however: I think the slops (those things on her feet) are out of place. Can't see them being useful on a bicycle or a 100m dash. Irritating black dust bunny or bird in flight in the distance middle right...
This is the standout image in the challenge. So proud, so strong. A true portrait of a woman. Beautiful scene as well, and very well executed with the lighting. Great stuff.
hmm.. this is quite different of the rest. Love the surroundings! but as a portrait I would like to see her face better. Right now is the stone she's on that draws my attention to it. and when I watch at her, are the tan of the legs, and muscles/size of her thighs <-- dont get me wrong! I like them in a posiive and sportly way.
The flexing doesnt look to strong, and the face is the last thing I see in the picture :(
but, is she a bicycle rider, yes?
pd. clean your sensor! ;) that dust mole in the right of the photo, wasnt on my monitor! (hehe.. I checked!) :P
this is one of those shots that i think I would like if I could see it really big - i really dislike the size limitation on submissions - i want to see more detail in the subject's face
I need to finish reading your blog about your bike tour, but I want to start at the beginning. What an awesome trip! I am curious what camera gear you have taken on your trip, since almost everything on the blog appears to be wideangle shots.