The lighting, leaves, and bokeh all are absolutely stunning in this photo. Such a great capture.

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Usually I don't like the harsh direct lighting that is present here, but with the red rocks and contrasting sky I think it's very intriguing.

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A legend is back. Cool artistic shot, with the precipitation acting as a really cool border.

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Another awesome travel portrait. The lighting could not be more perfect, and the perspective of being on the boat along with the trees on the coast lead to a very interesting composition.

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I really like the black and white travel portrait. The location is phenomenal, and his pose with the fading background eludes promise and adventure.

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Very cool stop action photo, the background is perfectly out of focus and subject perfectly in focus.

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I really enjoy the shimmer of the water in this landscape, which was most likely achieved through a longer shutter speed and a larger aperture value.

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Really cool sentimental connection between the dog and child in this photo. The soft back lighting makes this picture really uplifting and peaceful.

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I really like the expression on the girl's face in this portrait. Also, the contrast in colors between the green, blurred background and her red clothing really make her pop. Fantastic lighting as well.

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A cool shallow depth of field travel shot that has a pretty cool lighting scenario in the background. Leaves a lot to the imagination.

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