Comment from Bluelily
We have come a long way haven't we?
This is a great shot! Great harmony of color and the focus is spot on. I love the little shrub growing out of the rocks. I like the shapes and shadows and interplay of light. Very well done!

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Comment from R. Eugene Wallace
Nice photo and beautiful scenery. The depth of the photo is enhanced by the dark at the back of the cave and the composition is very good. The presentation is very well done and the framing is nice also. The color of the rocks helps and the overall color of the cave adds to the mood of the photo. Is that graffiti on the entrance? If so, I think I would take that out just so it doesn't look vandalism and gets back to the original mood. Exposure and focus is good. The story is good and this is a very informative photo also. Expressive is ok, but I would call this photojournalism at its best. Thanks for sharing your talent and this great photo.

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Comment from Echo7
Great photo. Brilliant detail in the stonework throughout. Great array of rusty colours. Focus is very good. Giving very good clarity to the shot. Lightings very good. Framed well with tree bottom foreground. All fills the frame very well. Great to view. Well done

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Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
Great contest entry and a good capture. The depth of view is perfect and the shot is beautifully exposed.

Thanks for sharing and good luck for the contest.

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Comment from Linda
A fabulous photo. I found myself looking at it repeatedly. Great artist notes. This is full of story telling. Great clear shot. I like the angle the photo was taken too. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed it!

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Comment from wsweeks
This is a really nice capture of the cave and ruins. Nice contrast and DoF. Natural earthtones and sharpening really makes this phtograph breathe. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment from LarryB
This is education, travel, and photography, steeped in history all in your shot.

The whole of it is quite interesting. The notes, and the photo gives something that can be seen.

Good job with this, well done.

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Comment from austinmabbott
i think this is great! the framing color goes well with the photo colors. the contrast is right on. very nice!

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Comment from RevDon
Initial Impact: What is so interesting is the same thing took place in the USA. Mesa Verde NP, CO.
Lighting: is very nice for this shot. Cave presentation: Color harmony: is good. Center of interest: is the cave first and then the little door. Cropping: just right. Focus: is good. Action: None. Depth of field: is very faint. Story telling is in the Title and Artist's notes:
Comments: good composition.

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Don

Comment from willie
Nice shot!
This is a history lesson.
It is also a way for us
To be thankful we don't
Have to live this way.
Good job showing this.

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