capture capture
by LevT

Comment:
This is a nice pretty picture, however it's hard to see how this fits the challenge. Yes, there are people in here, but there's no emotion that can be seen or felt. Nice job on the colors in this BTW. Good luck in the challenge.

A day at the skateboard park
by Cooz

Comment:
Looks like the boys are having a good time. Composition works. Exposure is fine. A little grainy, but not bad. Seems just a little flat. Did you boost the contrast at all? Anyway, good luck in the challenge.

Family Time
by rex

Comment:
I like the feel of this image. The grass has a nice glow to it and the shadows of the trees play nice. I wish the people were a little easier to see. They're a little too distant IMO.

The Royals
by airatic

Comment:
Well, it is a nice image of a pair of lions. Not sure how far this will fly with the DNMC group as it's a stretch as a candid (being animals rather than people).

That branch on the left must have been annoying. Too bad you couldn't reach out and prune that out of there! ;^) Don't think the scenery would have remained quite so serene then. You did a nice job on exposing for the lighting and getting enough DOF to keep both lions in focus.

Good luck in the challenge.

Pretty in Pink
by Jamester

Comment:
Probably not the only one to mention it, but the first thing that jumps out at me is the photographers reflection in the little girl's eyes. She's very cute. ;^) You selected a very shallow DOF which works overall. Good luck in the challenge.

Splash
by kenskid

Comment:
This is a fun shot. It's a little grainy in the dark tones and might be a bit flat. Did you try boosting the contrast a little, maybe play with levels a touch to clean up the blacks? Just a thought. Good luck in the challenge.

Candidly Herd
by locoforsure5

Comment:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ??? I like the way the border collie is tucked away at the top of the image.

Waiting For His Mate
by Buckeye_Fan

Comment:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ???

Casual Beer
by pawdrix

Comment:
Very well composed image with great use of natural lighting (I know, it's all natural outside, but I guess the timing was right and you exposed well for it is what I'm saying.). Critics will be hard pressed to find something that you "should have changed" on this one. ;^) Wait I know, the crop/framing is a bit tight at the bottom...needed to leave more room for the shoes. Sorry, couldn't resist. Good luck in the challenge.

At the Butcher's
by e301

Comment:
This is a great shot. You've done a nice job of capturing a moment here. Nice crisp detail and the B/W treatment is a wonderful choice. Well done. Good luck in the challenge.