This is a 'wow' picture and it jumped out from the entry with its super crisp, clean sharp lines, saturated blues and well balanced graphic design. The time of day and light direction has played a key part, but the photographer's skill in selecting this viewpoint and composition really show through. I hope those less successful in this competition will study and learn from this image. Well done!
A bold and impressive piece of architecture that has been expertly portrayed through a careful viewpoint and composition. The colour certainly has impact and the use of leading lines to take the eye to the only point of contrast enables the image to be swiftly assimilated. A perfect example of less-is-more.
My selection for first place was not easy with many different styles competing for attention. This image was a 'slow burner' and the more I looked at it the more I enjoyed it. A thoughtful and creative representation of one colour, using a range of orange shades to deliver a delightful abstract. The windmill is a strong, key feature that is easily recognised in the landscape. I enjoyed the use of in-camera-movement and the 'difference' your post processing has achieved to help this image stand out. Congratulations!
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A striking image with great commercial potential. The use of a bright yellow combined with the creative inclusion of lemons delivers an immaculate piece of imaginatively styled and conceived photography. I like the pun in the title, but I must say it looks more like a table-tennis bat than a squash racquet!
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This is an excellent image that perfectly fits the competition brief, with soothing shades of green filling the frame - we are left in doubt that this is 'one colour'. However Top 10 pictures need that something-special to make them stand out and here the photographer has expertly used depth of field to isolate areas of sharp focus from the blurred surroundings, skilfully using the brightness of the water droplets to draw our attention and anchor the composition. Well done!
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Although photography is relatively new in terms of history, the emotional connection humans have with colour is as old as time itself. Our interpretations of the meanings behind colours convey meaning and draw the eye, and can be harnessed through monochromatic photos which base a picture on a single colour. A photo can be organically similar in tone or edited in post-production. Either way, this brief is about prioritising colour to enhance mood and atmosphere!
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A pleasing atmospheric picture but unfortunately it does not fit the brief of One Colour as the picture is monochrome (B&W) rather than monochromatic (a single colour). Neither black nor white are colours as they do not have specific wavelengths. White light contains all the wavelengths of visible light, whilst black is the absence of visible light. Don't be disheartened as I am sure it will do well in another competition.
A pleasing atmospheric picture but unfortunately it does not fit the brief of One Colour as the picture is monochrome (B&W) rather than monochromatic (a single colour). Neither black nor white are colours as they do not have specific wavelengths. White light contains all the wavelengths of visible light, whilst black is the absence of visible light. Don't be disheartened as I am sure it will do well in another competition.
A pleasing, boldly designed picture but unfortunately it does not fit the brief of One Colour as the picture is monochrome (B&W) rather than monochromatic (a single colour). Neither black nor white are colours as they do not have specific wavelengths. White light contains all the wavelengths of visible light, whilst black is the absence of visible light. Don't be disheartened as I am sure it will do well in another competition.
A fair number of entries for One Colour were submitted in black and white and sadly all failed to meet the brief. Neither black nor white are colours as they do not have specific wavelengths. White light contains all the wavelengths of visible light, whilst black is the absence of visible light. Perhaps not the type of review you would have hoped for, but I trust it is helpful.
A terrific image with a strong viewpoint, but sadly not on brief for a "One Colour" competition...just too many colours! For my Top 10 I really wanted to ensure there was just one colour (regardless of the number of shades) and I was a little more relaxed with my commended shots, but your autumn colours sadly couldn't be considered. Try other competitions, as I am sure it will do well.
The matching colours of the wall and dustpan are perfect examples of finding something interesting in an ordinary place, but seeing something is quite different to composing a picture. Here the photographer has boldly placed the main subject on the far righthand side of the frame to make very effective use of the negative space on the left. A striking image, well done!
