Photo Critique: Ocean Wave

I love pictures that are taken at just the right moment. Everything has to go right to capture the perfect shot. Tis picture is a great example. I love all the color and the lighting that is present. The sand being kicked up in the lower left hand corner is something that is rarely seen.

Photo Essay: State Basketball Tournament

Starting from top left and going clockwise: Josh Garlington (23) and Kody Butcher (32) of Century High School leap for the rebound in their win over Crater at the 5A basketball tournament in Eugene, Ore; Century's dance team performs at half time of their team's game at McArthur Court; Crater's cheerleaders encourages the student section to get louder; A sign outside of McArthur Court displays the time and temperature; Century huddles and strategizes during a time out; Century's student section celebrates a blocked shot.

Night Running

Josh Alderin, 28, of Corvallis, Ore runs in the dark of his neighborhood on a dark and chilly night. "Night running is the best. There is no one else that can bother you."

Photo Critique: Snow Cat

I found this photo just cruising the internet. Great job of catching the moment. I feel like it could have been cropped or zoomed in just a little bit better, but not too much. The trail that the cat leaves behind tells the story of the picture.