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There were an awful lot of camel images submitted for this competition, but this one in particular stood out. There had been obvious thought regarding location and composition. The reflection of the sky onto the wet sand certainly lifts the overall image, rather than having it dulled by sand alone. And the reflections of the camel train again only adds to the image. This particular image stood out head and shoulders amongst so many came images. Well done.
I've often admired aviation images, particularly as it isn't something I've had an opportunity to capture. There have been several aviation images to judge, but this particular image really caught my attention. I love the colour palette with the warm clouds. I also like the attitude of the helicopter. Not entirely sure if it's a model or not, it's certainly well done, either way. The only thing that hints at a model is the light on the helicopter, whereas the clouds are backlit. Doesn't matter, because it's a damned good image.
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Moving ourselves around at speeds quicker than we can manage with our own feet has been something that humans have managed with great effectiveness. In this broad contest, all modes of transport are fair game, from walking to spaceships, via bicycles, planes, trains, cars and many others.
I like the inferred passage of time, indicated by the boat wrecks and also the movement in the clouds. The monochrome adds to the overall mood of the image, which I'm certain would not have worked even half as well if it had been submitted in colour. Photoshop novice, or not; it's obvious you put a lot of thought into the composition and how you wanted your image to look. And it's certainly paid off.
It's not that often you see automotive client shoots at night. Mainly because they aren't quite as easy, and they tend not to carry the same sort of appeal for the client. Nice to see an image that bucks the trend. Very strong composition, with the subject isolated really nicely with the shallow depth of field. Very nicely done