HOPE
by VitaminB

Comment:

Originally posted by VitaminB: Thanks for your comment. I can appreciate the fact that this is essentially a photo of artwork... but it essentially no different than the photo which inspired it, jeger's Mona Lisa: While I am not bothered by my score overall, I am really happy with it, I did get a lot of low votes, which the Mona Lisa shot didnt get. ...

The difference between the Mona Lisa shot and yours is that the Mona Lisa photo has some context and depth to it. By the photographer including himself with the artwork, plus the wall, baseboard, carpet, etc...it becomes a photo, rather than a direct representation of artwork only. Again, JMO.

Through the trees
by keriboi

Comment:
Congrats! I love the story behind how you came to capture this photo. A true photographer...ready for action at a moments notice. :-)

HOPE
by VitaminB

Comment:

Originally posted by VitaminB "Photographer's Comments": Also, for the low scores, I guess some of you cannot get past your politics when voting for a photo eh!

Yes, politics do play a part in like/dislike (it is subject matter) - however, additionally, this entry is more of an artwork entry than a photo IMHO. Kudo's to you on effort in assembly, but time and effort is not always rewarded as the end result is, and should be, based on the qualities of the photography. In this case, you basically have a photo of a flat piece of artwork. Could be a painting or a watercolor with yarn from a schoolroom hallway display.

In the end I do think your score reflects points based on the art effort rather than the photo itself, and the popularity of our current president.

FTR, I am a Republican, and not a big fan of Obama - although I don't disapprove of his efforts thus far. Had we had another VP choice... Oh well, there's always 2012 to look forward to. :-)

A Big Step Up
by risenphoenixster

Comment:
Cute. In many cases I'm not sold on the 'candid' part without some facial visibility (emotion, etc...), but here, the door and the large step tells a story without needing that visual. Nice catch. The focal point is a tad off (the plant on the left is sharp, but the girl seems a bit soft).

Lovely Light for a Lovely Moment
by kvickrey

Comment:
I really love the lighting on this and it is a tender moment for sure. Really, really, do wish that we could see at least a side profile of her face.

Red Mile: Game 3
by Buzzle

Comment:
Group shot...not really a 'candid' IMO. Nothing to really focus on (and not much here that's not blurry).

Get your priorities right !
by Panks

Comment:
A very fun moment caught here. Wish it was more in focus.

Makkah
by HighNooner

Comment:
Candid should be more personal IMO. This is an interesting group photo, but doesn't speak 'candid' to me.

intuitively
by Mephisto

Comment:
Cute. The painting on the wall is capturing too much attention.

Water Candid
by ankit_mohabansi

Comment:
Seems more like action than candid. Too far away to see facial expressions.