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I'm in two minds about this pic. I did clone out the lights but then it just looked too black. Wasn't balanced.

love thje shadowes on the floor really draws the eye
and great use of negative space

shame though about the flag pole but i guess it gives the image a contextual reference

I really like this image! I agree that the lights should stay they do not take anything away from the image by being there.

The only thing I would have liked to see (well ok for different renditions of the same image as I think this one has the strength to really stand on it's own) is to see a flag fluttering on the flag pole and a little more separation between the sailors elbow and the pole.

Well done!

Piro I really like the mood of this shot. It could be said that you need to crop the right hand side a bit but I find it really helps to isolate the sailor.

Morning gentlemen.

Agreed that the elbow and flag pole seperation could have been a bit better. If I could, I would have tried to re-position myself that evening but it was quite crowded so it was either take the shot with what I had, or don't take it.

I was tempted to make it a square crop, but didn't because of the shadows on the ground as has been suggested Oddly enough, I met the same guy about half an hour before I took this shot and didn't realise it was him until I was going through the photos last night.

another good use of negitive space...... the lights give the shot some depth rather than just black, well captured......

Good photo. I like the colour-tone and contrast.

It's a poor salute though. Keep your head straight boy and move your hand to meet your brow, not your head to meet your hand. He needs some practise.

Meh...we're more casual down here in Melbourne

Great shot, woulda been a ripper if you had the flag in it

Sorry Kris but I have to disagree with you there. I think if the flag was included in it, it would have presented another stronger element to compete with the sailor and thrown out the composition of the final piece.

Also they didn't have the flag on that post

No drama just my opinon

And greatly appreciated