Semi Final Input Please

ShamguessShamguess Registered Users Posts: 88 Big grins
edited August 18, 2007 in The Dgrin Challenges
I would love to have some input from the talented photographers of this forum. Please let me know what you think of these potential entries.
Thanks,
Steve

1. Alone on the Track

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2. Determined to Win

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3. Warp Speed

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4. Girl Beats Boys

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5. Race Face

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6. The Starting Gate

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Comments

  • peterst6906peterst6906 Registered Users Posts: 267 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2007
    The energy and movement in Warp Speed is my pick. To my taste it is much better than the others because it is more dynamic and energetic.

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  • DebboggyDebboggy Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2007
    I think #4 is my favorite. She looks so cute with that pink outfit and blond curls trailing out the back of her helmet. :D
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  • pyroPrints.compyroPrints.com Registered Users Posts: 1,383 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2007
    For me, 6 is a clear winner. The only concern there is some people are not crazy for selective color (i think it's just fine ) =c)
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  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2007
    #3 warp speed is my favorite

    I like the dynamics and wide aspect
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  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2007
    FWIW, I love #6.

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  • fashiznitsngrinsfashiznitsngrins Registered Users Posts: 220 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2007
    Okay, so it looks like I'm alone on this one, but I really like #1. I like the way the sun is hitting him and the track and I like that the racers in the back are visible and balanced but not distracting.
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  • indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    Oh the girl one, of course!
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  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    Don't know how talented you would consider me..but I'll say...I like
    1 and 4

    Like the intensity of 1, the struggle it seems for him to stay ahead of all the other bikers in the back, and he is way ahead...I like the detail, texture and curvature of the slope, and that look of determination in his face, I also like how the lighting just hits him in the right way enhancing even more that determined feel. Also how you blurred all the other bikers in the b/g and made him your main focal point.

    Number 4 I like (of course) for obvious reasons...the GENDER Fight of Eternity..."If boys can do it, Girls can do it better".... although, I like the pink helmut and the blonde curls, I wish, I could see the determination in her face such as in number 1.

    They are all fabulous shots, but these two are my favs...

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  • ShamguessShamguess Registered Users Posts: 88 Big grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    Thanks for all of your input. I'm thinking that such a mixed vote is not a good sign so I guess it's back to the drawing board.
    Thanks,
    Steve
  • HoofClixHoofClix Registered Users Posts: 1,156 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    Shamguess wrote:
    Thanks for all of your input. I'm thinking that such a mixed vote is not a good sign so I guess it's back to the drawing board.
    Thanks,
    Steve

    Could also be that they're all such good shots......

    Then again, others are now sending you PMs asking to please don't get him started about "opinion variance..."
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  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    love #4.

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  • LiquidAirLiquidAir Registered Users Posts: 1,751 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    My favorites of the set are 4 & 5.
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  • FeliciaFelicia Registered Users Posts: 385 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    They're all so good, but I guess I'd have to go with #4. There's something humorous seeing such a little person all sported out with those blond curls peeking out. Then the sight of the boys behind her slightly out of focus finishes it off.
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  • Tessa HDTessa HD Registered Users Posts: 852 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    i like #3!
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  • PaulThomasMcKeePaulThomasMcKee Registered Users Posts: 429 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    #4 4-methumb.gif
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    I vote #4 as well....love the blonde curls mixed with the look of intensity!!! Don't mess with that little gal! I think all the shots are strong, and it's hard to pick just one. This one stands out the most for me and tells a more interesting story.
  • PhotoSmithographyPhotoSmithography Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited August 18, 2007
    Shamguess wrote:
    Thanks for all of your input. I'm thinking that such a mixed vote is not a good sign so I guess it's back to the drawing board.
    Thanks,
    Steve

    I like #6 also. Selective color is sometimes over done, but in this case I think it's a perfect application. It separates the subject from the crowd.

    Nice job Steve.
    David
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