Mommy, watch me!!
by MarkRob

Comment:
I tend to like shots that really have a primary subject in sharp focus and no distracting elements. Environmental portraits can be good at times (there are some very good ones in this challenge), but I think it's usually good not to include too much of the surroundings because they just distract. I'm sure that you didn't have much time to take this, and that's a big problem with candids. In order to make it score high with me you would need a different angle (to the left and down lower would work) & exclude those guys in the background. There are just too many distracting elements in the bg like that tree right over his head. Also, the focus is a bit too soft. As a snapshot it's good, but there's some stiff competition here so the technical aspects are really important :o) ~indigo997

Speed Racer!
by KarenB

Comment:
Great motion shot! You captured his expression well. 8 ~indigo997

Captivated
by sgtpepper6344

Comment:
Nice environmental portrait. 7 ~indigo997

girl waiting
by grahamgorman

Comment:
I love the colors. Too bad the subject is so far away though - makes it tough to see her. It's still an interesting shot. Well done.

Kissing
by arnit

Comment:
This just seems too perfect to fit under the candid category even if it wasn't staged. The DOF is great. Expsoure is good. Focus is good. The couple is centered and shot straight on. Mind telling me exactly how you managed to catch such a great shot? ~indigo997

Untitled
by tlalonde

Comment:
I really like this, but he seems so unhappy or tired or something. Works well in B&W. Whites are a bit blown-out in places. Good capture though. ~indigo997

Please don't talk my ear off!
by joshuazhang

Comment:
I like the colors. No distractions. Nice composition, exposure, and focus. What are they doing though? ~indigo997

Sprite
by Froober

Comment:
I love the sepia tone and gradation in the sand and water. I'd rather see a little more of the girl. There's too much detail to be a true silhouette so it'd be great to see her expression. 7 ~indigo997

Exclusion
by jmsetzler

Comment:
The guy on the left is really interesting. All the bright white areas bother me. Tough lighting situation. Interesting angle. Good representation of the challenge. ~indigo997

an old woman in the train
by hudz

Comment:
Great capture! 10 from me ~indigo997