Just a splash of blue

This image certainly tells a story. Taking a selfie, I wonder? It would be interesting to see what happened when the wave broke! I love the water splashing up over the subjects' head, which seems to highlight both the power and the movement of the breaking wave.

As ever, some wonderful images were submitted to this contest. However, I have only focused on those that appear to have attempted to meet the brief! For me this image captures wonderfully the action and sense of movement in the scene. The concentration of the fishermen is clear, and the blue-gloved hands create a focal point which serves to emphasize and enhance the drama of the moment. Meets the brief perfectly!

Contemplation is the perfect title for this. The model obviously kept very still to assist with slow shutter speed! The image beautifully creates a sense of tranquility and thoughtfulness despite the rushing water. The lowering clouds add to the drama.

Almost a surreal image. I love the way the blue bags stand out against the background, which is verging on monochrome. The road vanishing into the far distance creates a great lead in, and adds a sense of purpose to the delivery man/woman. It looks like a long walk! This fits the brief well, and tells a story.

This capture did make me smile. Another image that tells a great story, and I like the way the background has been washed out to enhance the subject matter. It looks like he might have a few regrets when he wakes up!