Hope she'll say 'yes'
by rmezzo

Comment:
This is nearly perfect (don't like theme being repeated in title - this photo would have stood up fine without it). Great setting, the silhouette is right on the mark, and the tall grass is a bonus. Well done! 9

I Hope This is Safe
by karenk

Comment:
With the portrait orientation of this image the only part of this I saw was the robin and the wood - no title (too far down). My first thought was "hopes of spring", because when we see robins, spring is near!

Honestly, I was a tad disappointed to see that you felt the need to include "hope" in the title once I scrolled down...that's what the challenge theme is. The photo told a good story without feeding the challenge theme to the voters via the title.

Back to the photo...the colors are strong, details in the bird are "ok", the wood stump is a little hot (slightly overexposed). Perhaps slightly over sharpened. Compositionally you could lose a little off the bottom of this and give the robin more impact.

All of the above is JMO of course. :-) Good luck in the challenge. 5

Seven Years After 911
by tvsometime

Comment:
Amazing how long it takes...this image IMO is symbolic of "hope". The building cranes give a strong sense of something rising. Unique, and well seen, take on this challenge.

A window of hope, in these dark days.
by Rmac

Comment:
Wonderful use of natural light. I like that this photo can stand on it's own in this challenge based on the challenge theme. You really didn't need to repeat the word "hope" in the title... 9

Hope to survive
by Heidie

Comment:
Photo is ok in a documentary type way, but is VERY title dependent.

hope is for later ALWAYS later
by cutout

Comment:
??? Sorry, I don't get it, even WITH "hope" in the title.

Hope to catch.......something
by Ammie

Comment:
This could have been beautiful...with a tripod. Love the color, don't like the extreme blurriness.

Reward Offered
by Equiessence

Comment:
How did your dog get away without his collar?

Baby Blue Eyes
by bauerfan71

Comment:
I absolutely, positively, LOVE this shot!!! WOW! Best portrait I've seen yet in this challenge and I'm 75% of the way thru.

Gentle Soul
by Jutilda

Comment:
I like the processing and the dog looks very happy. :-) Comp is a little tight - could use some "breathing room" at the top of this.