Business Casual
by jdannels

Comment:
A very different view of the world - quite intriguing! I like the dark blues/dark grays of the shot. Nicely exposed to get that.

EVERYONE has one
by eriking

Comment:
Congrats on a top ten! Great shot and the sepia toning works very well here. And you managed to knock out all your goals with this one shot, didn't you? You'll have to set new goals!

Blessed is he with free anytime minutes
by fordmanf1

Comment:
Some of the comments are almost as funny as the shot itself! Very creative and imaginative and congrats on your new personal best. One hoot of a picture, and well done.

Tying you a Fly for Fishing...Relax, have fun!!
by WriteHeart

Comment:
Hi Julie - congrats on the new PB!! What this had going for it - met the challenge, simple and uncluttered, good focus. Since you mentioned you want to create photos for publishing, the "simple, uncluttered" aspect will serve you well. I agree with Jeff's comments about the highlights (though I don't mind some highlights, just maybe not so bright) and the composition within the frame. In looking over some of the stuff in your portfolio, you tend to center your subject - I do that, too, initially. I use the center focus point and I'm guessing you do, too. Try using that to get the initial focus, then shifting slighting to get your subject kinda on a "rule of thirds" point. It'll balance the shot overall a bit better is most (but not all) instances. The alternative is to crop once you've taken the picture. Be sure to ask when you need help with post processing - lots of Team Suckers are more than willing to lend a hand. I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Our Family
by sherpet

Comment:
You look fine, Shez, and the sparkle in Peter's eyes is magical to behold. Great family portrait!!

Just For You
by Blue Moon

Comment:
Congratulations on your Red, Leah!! YAY!!

Pssst, is he still following me?
by Kelli

Comment:
Yep, he's still there. :-) Darn cute picture, Kelli - love the perspective - dead on focus and great color!

Childhood dreams - Original version
by srugolo

Comment:
You know, your edited version is very nice, but I think I actually like this one better. It has a lovely innocence and warmth to it that the darker, bluer version doesn't seem to have. It's a wonderful picture and your daughter is a very beautiful young lady!

9:31
by boysetsfire

Comment:
Holy cow. Didn't vote in this challenge so missed this. GREAT shot, Nick. And yeah, more like 9:32 but 9:31 looks better as a title. :-)

Day Two: Channeling My Inner Village Burner
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Love the words that sorta go together. Nice picture, too!