J
I realise not everyone has a camera that handles high ISO particularly well (myself included), but I really do have to say that the graininess of this image does detract. I also think that the composition is a little confused - if it's a sunset, then why is the wind turbine there; if it's an image for 'energy' then why is the wind turbine sidelined as it is?
I can see the effect that was being aimed for, but I think it's just a little too grainy. It's a great idea though, and the composition and colours are very nice.
A very inspired idea with great colours and atmosphere, its just too grainy.
Derek W
I like the idea of using the Tate Modern as the subject, but perhaps I was looking for something just a little more obvious, I'm not sure. I'm not sure the very flat processing helps to bring out the 'energy' in the image either. I can't say the image stuns me.
A little on the low-impact side for me. The composition is nice, along with the long exposure, but I'm not feeling any particular inspiration from this shot.
A well composed and chosen subject and I can see what you are aiming to capture but it’s a little flat and is in need of some punch.
DJ Switch
I find this quite a difficult image to look at, as we don't really have anything to tell us what/where/why it is. Going on the assumption that it's a chimney, then I can see the relevance to the theme, but I'm not really sure the image has that much about it other than that.
The contrast is too high here - there's too many areas falling off each end of the histogram, which makes for a very striking image, but not one that's particularly easy to look at. The symmetry is also slightly off, which is a bit distracting. Good subject though.
The composition hides the subject somewhat but I think it is the Rocket in the Scottish Museum Edinburgh, so there is connection to the theme but it is not 100% clear and the symmetry seems off.
famas
Well firstly I have to say that I love the idea behind the image. In reality, I'm not sure that the doodles really add that much, though I guess they're quite fun, and I'm not sold on the striped overlay you've used. Regardless, I don't think that's enough to detract from an overall very pleasing image.
A nicely executed idea, if a little niche for some. It's simple, but does a decent job of conveying plenty of expression.
A very interesting idea and well taken, simple and effective.
Fstop11
Perhaps just a little simplistic to score remarkably highly. Obviously the idea is hardly anything new and I think it might have been better if it wasn't so overexposed.
A very simple idea very well executed. The symmetry and colours are great and really add to the overall impact
I thought that we would have seen more of these shots, this one works well and the blue tone is a nice touch. I would have liked to have been able to see the filament though.
greedy123
Urg the colour of the sky makes me feel ill. I can see the relevance to the theme, but the photo doesn't stand out.
A nice contrast here between nature and industry. The subject is interesting to look at and the colouring is really nice. Something about the composition bugs me though, it feels a little off balance, not sure why though.
The leaning of the transformer spoils the composition and the skies green tinge is really striking and swamps the shot.
Mark A
Nice idea for the theme though it wasn't immediately obvious what it was without the explanation. A traditional red-blue magnet might have been more obvious, but we don't all have them lying around. I'd have preferred it if the backdrop wasn't visible - wouldn't have taken long to sort out in post.
A great subject - I would have preferred a larger DOF to capture a bit more detail. A little more contrast would have added to the impact as well.
Another brilliant interpretation just a few tweaks like taking out the texture of the background and a bit more DOF would bring it to life.
martinturner
Love it. That's a very clean and effective image.
Wonderfully composed - a great sense of wind from the background and a perfect composition and colouring.
A fantastic shot, well done.
Mr Jones
As a water drop image, I'm afraid it doesn't particularly stand out.
I'm not sure this photo is obviously on-theme. It's a good capture, but the green is slightly garish.
A vibrant shot but not particularly on theme or of great interest.
olv
There's a serious yellow cast over the whole thing and, basically, it doesn't look like it's had even a bit of post processing.
I like the old-faded style given by the colouring and exposure on this one, really makes it seem like a photo from an old book. The exposure gets in the way of the turbines slightly, making them lose prominence.
It has a nice Lomo feel to it but this exposure method has meant the turbines are almost ghost like.
pabloB
Lovely image. The colour of the sky above and below the clouds and the visible rays of light really make it for me. Top banana.
What is otherwise a great photo feels a tiny bit unbalanced. Whilst the eye is drawn to the amazing subject on the right, the left feels a little dead and without much interest. Maybe bucking the convention and going for a fully central subject might have worked?
A very impressive shot this one truly ethereal.
PaulyD
Whilst it's an interesting image, I feel that a bit more of the surroundings would have helped to ground the water wheel and give us a bit of perspective. As it is, it feels a bit cramped.
It's a nice subject, but the contrast is a little too harsh for my liking.
The crop is a little tight and you don’t get the full sense of scale and power of the wheel.
peterattheboro
Nice fun image, and I suppose that if you felt the need to use fractals at all, then this is a good place to do it. If we're honest, though, it lacks some spark and interest.
I'm not sure about this one - it's one of those where I think I can see what's trying to be achieved, but I'm not wild about the blurriness.
I’m really not convinced by this one it appears to be no more than a snap with a Photoshop filter ran on it.
Phate
It took me a minute to actually realise what it was! I like the idea, but I'm not sure you've got it nailed.
I like this, but I had a hard time telling exactly what it was. I think there's perhaps a little too much darkness and not enough detail to not make the viewer struggle to understand the picture.
Would it not have worked more to the theme if the fire was on?
robertgilbert86
I don't think this is the stuff winning entries are made from. It lacks some dynamism and interest.
The detail and texture on this is really good. It's a good macro in that it's not immediately obvious exactly what the object is, even though it's obviously a bulb of some sort. The colour works really well, but the catch light is probably a little too prominent.
Its not quite there for theme, but it is a real nice shot with a great capture of detail and I have a similar lamp but have never seen it in this light before!
Rojin
Nice idea and well executed.
A nice and simple idea that works really well. The lighting is perfectly balanced against the darkness and the shadows cast a lovely and soft.
A very well shot image but to me I think it’s a little weak on the theme.
Russinating
Interesting idea. I like the relevance to the theme and as a theme photo it works. As a photo to look at by itself, it doesn't do it for me.
Another non-obvious entry, I'm not sure this one works. As a previous image, there's a little too much blur, too much grain and the subject isn't defined well enough to seem like anything more than a smudge.
I really don’t understand this one sorry, cannot connect it to the theme or pick out any form of subject within.
ScarySquirrel
I like it, Simple and effective.
A great image - there's so much to look at in such a simple shot. Love it.
A great shot, and theme interpretation well done.
sid
It's a snapshot, as far as I'm concerned, I'm afraid. The thought that's gone into the theme, composition (or whatever) is lacking, as at the end of the day, you've got to be holding your camera the same way as all the people in front of you...
Not sure if this is anything more than a 'reasonable' gig shot, it's got its compositional qualities but is a little dull for my liking.
It’s no more a snap from the concert tech wise, but it does capture the energy.
Steeps
Well the relevance to the theme is obvious, but as an image, it's lacking some inspiration. Sorry.
This doesn't really convey the theme particularly well, in that it's just a picture of a bulb.
There have been a few bulb shots, but this one is no more than a literal picture of a bulb.
SteveOBHave
I take it you've seen The Prestige then? Regardless of the inspiration, I think it's a very nice image and it works well. Creativity always gets a bit of a bonus in my eyes.
A really nice idea this, as a concept it's certainly got potential for interestingness. At the moment, I'm not sure it's fully there yet; it feels a little empty and lacking some punch.
A superb idea but I feel the shot is lacking, its not portraying its true potential some how maybe this is a feasibility for further development.
syke
I did think we were going to see a plasma ball in this round! I often find these images a bit lacking, but this one is good, so well done.
A little predictable, but a reasonable take on an almost-cliché.
This really fits the theme; its just a little boring as a shot and it doesn’t have enough to it to hold my attention for long.
Wedge
Well the 'energy' is obvious, but that doesn't make it a remarkable picture.
This was a little dark for me. A neat concept, but a little subdued. Twiddling the levels makes a bit more of an impact
A nice idea but I think the flames need punching up a little as it seems like I am viewing it through some sunglasses.
Willis
Nice image but I think it might just be lacking a bit of spark. Well processed and thought out though!
A good mood in this one - the light reflection is a little harsh though. Good composition and colouring.
For me it’s not portraying the theme and I find the over exposed light source to be over powering and takes away from the detail of the equipment.
Zaf
The light itself is quite flat due to the overexposure, which is a pity. I've got nothing against it really; it just seems to lack some inspiration.
A nice moody atmosphere here - nicely lit and textured However, I'm not sure the subject is interesting enough to have a significant impact.
I don’t think that light really suites itself to be the central subject for this shot, but the B&W conversion is very well done.
