Thoughtful

A lovely, 'simple' shot on the surface yet a number of components add so well to it. Not only his thoughtful feel but his choice of location, lovely scenery and even the two companions that have come to join him in his thinking.

This image captures the theme so well, you don't need to see his face or even his wider location, he is the sole subject despite all the available spaces around him. A clear moment of thoughtful isolation, a nice capture indeed.

A very poignant moment of thought, I get the feel this is from a parade of some sort and wonder what he's thinking. Is it how he got there, is it why he is being praised by the on-lookers, is it memories of his experience and those missing from his side. A tricky shot between others.

I love this image, while the stray hairs down her face do add a bit of distraction., I love the overall look, the fill-the-frame composition and, her expression and those deep blue eyes. The focus also feels a little soft here, making her eyes as sharp as possible would bring the image up that bit more for me.

A simple coffee giving way to time for some deep, personal considerations. about his life, I get the sense he's thinking of those he doesn't see anymore. A good DOF and mixed light to help him really stand out against his surroundings.

This was SO close to being first, the overall composition works so well, right down to the Round 2 sign highlighting his though process is likely entirely focussed on his Round 1 performance. Combine that with ignoring his coach, he is clearly deep in his own mind.

This shot makes me giggle a little, I can't tell if the woman was intentionally included or ducked in as you shot but the idea of her being the thinker, and what she may be thinking is a fun idea. I think a slight straightening could help here as the building slopes off to the right a little.

This shot fits the profile so well, not only showing the pure concentration on his face but showing the tops of the Chess pieces includes contact on just what, and why he's so deep in thought, likely planning 5 moves ahead. My CC here would be his face looks a little soft on the focus.

A young man preparing for war can only imagine what he's thinking but the look of concern is clear. It's well lit and well-framed and clearly tells the story. The vignette works well to bring in focus and the black and white makes it more poignant.

This is a fun shot, it's hard to tell if he's resting after a job well done or pondering the best way to get started. The soft shoes make for a curious and rather odd mix to the wheelbarrow and safety vest.

I love the duality of thinkers here, the age difference in the two men finding themselves at that same place doing the same thing but no doubt with entirely different concerns to be thinking about works so well. Personally, I would try bringing the saturation down just a bit, especially the greens and an overall increase in exposure to help bring the shot out more.