Statues

First of all, many congratulations on being the 1st place winner in my competition. Your photo really stood out for me as it is such a powerful image. From the moment I saw it, I felt it would feature highly in the contest. I particularly like the angle from which it is taken and the moodiness of the sky in the background. For me, the use of black and white rather than colour adds further drama to the photo. Very well done and thanks for entering.

Very well done on achieving 4th place in my competition. I really like your choice of framing and minimalist approach to the statue challenge. For me, the photo is very striking in its simplicity. The detail captured in the statues is showcased beautifully by the surrounding moss and gradual blurring to the edge of the image. Such a great photo and thanks for entering.

Very well done on achieving 5th place in my competition. There were several great photos of this statue, but your image is my personal favourite for several reasons. I really like the closeness and the angle from which the photo has been taken. For me, this adds detail and drama. The colour and moodiness of the sky - in the background as well as showing through the statue – also works to great effect. Thank you for entering.

Congratulations on achieving 2nd place in my competition. Very well deserved for capturing such a beautiful image. As well as seeing great detail in the statue, I feel a real sense of movement from your photograph. For me, this is a favourite aspect of the picture. In my opinion, the bokeh and very similar colours in the background compliment the statue perfectly and really make it stand out. Thanks for entering.