Which photo to enter for 'World In Motion'?

Hi,
Amateur photographer of the year round 3 closes soon. The theme is World In Motion.
I have a few I'm considering,not sure are some too abstract or is that good to make them stand out. I'd like opinions & thoughts on which you think I should enter & why please.
1


Airplane- Into the Blue by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

2 Swirling trees


Nightmare by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

3 long exposure dribving past a field


Abstract Yellow Flowers by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

4


Nissan Figaro Classic Car Long Exposure by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

5


You spin me round, baby right round, like a record player by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

6


Ireland football abstract by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

7


Galway Triathlon abstract by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

8


Abstract cars through tunnel by Photoblog.ie (Patrick Dinneen), on Flickr

Thanks in advance,
Pa

No idea what the judges would be looking for here - this sort of thing is incredibly subjective. Of them all, the first one stands out the most. It's bold and simple, and addresses the theme (relevant to both world, and motion).

The second and third are way too abstract - I wouldn't have realised it was trees without the caption, and the third is too much coloured lights and not enough motion to speak the theme to me.

4 and 5 are too much motion, and not enough world. 6, 7 and particularly 8 are too abstract as well - the long exposures have lost too much of the subjects for it to be clear.

If you do enter the contrail pic, clone out the sensor dust spots!

You might be asking your competitors to tell you which images to enter....but I really do think it's your choice. Which ones do you really like the best?

2, 5 and the last shot stand out to me, which would I choose?

Dunno Pal!!

I'm with CG on this. No doubt for me that 4 is the stand out image.

Given the title of the comp I would be looking for something a little idiosyncratic but still identifiable all bundled together with some tasteful art. 4 ticks all those boxes for me.

Good luck

I'm not sure I'm qualified to comment on these as I don't really understand this genre of photography, so what I will say is gut feel only.

I don't think the first one is competition standard, it's too straightforward and simple.

I'm drawn to the fourth and the last one, although I think the car in the fourth one should be sharp? I do like the odd angle in the fourth one, it adds to the abstract nature of the image.

Regards
David

I knew that I didn't know what I was talking about!

This is why Forums like this work, we all have different views

Cheers
David

4,6 and 8 are my favourites.

I think the theme is best conveyed by 4 & 5. They may not be the best technically though - it depends what else the judges will place most value on?