Smile!
by srdanz

Comment:
Well, he didn't listen, did he? I would have liked to have gotten a sense of what it was they were doing here. Can't tell from the subjects (except that he appears to be looking off into the distance at something) and there are no clues in the background. Is she taking her own picture, or a picture of whatever is in front of them?

pole position
by tate

Comment:
I quit smoking over 9 years ago so my first reaction is always 'yuk' when I see someone smoking. The large area behind the subject without any detail is somewhat disconcerting at first, and I find myself wondering if you did that on purpose, although it would appear not. On the other had, more detail would only distract from the main idea, so I think it actually works better this way. Brighter highlights - perhaps in the flowers - would help balance it overall.

Dancing In The Streets
by charmayne

Comment:
This looks like it hurts to me. Great capture. Interestingly, because of the dof and the motion of the dancer, the only thing sharply in focus are his arms - the pivotal point within his dance. Even though they're fuzzy, we can see the audiences' faces and their apprectiation of this fellows efforts. Nicely done.

Where there are no streets
by acoppola

Comment:
OK, I stared for probably 15 secs before I got your title. I guess I'm tired. In any case, this has a very candid/documetary feel to it. Even though she is aware of your presence, she is wary and curious of your intentions.

A Relic of its Time
by tojlewis

Comment:
I like the bright colors of the phone booth juxtaposed with the somber background of the alley. I wished you'd been able to capture someone using the phone, or walking in the alley. That would have added to the "street photography" feeling.

Chaperone
by Bear_Music

Comment:
My wife took one look at this and said "that's ugly". Well, yeah, but it's also very poignant - we're all heading for this someday... I find the kid sitting behind them distracting, and the girls expression is rather odd, but this is a candid format and you can't have everything just the way you want it, can you?

She Couldn't Believe Her Eyes
by MAK

Comment:
I don't usually like tone mapping, but i think it adds a lot to this picture. Gives it a bit of a Rockwell painting look. The kid pointing adds to that feeling - something he'd include. I like the subdued color tones as well.

dnmc
by raish

Comment:
This very much meets the challenge, so I don't understand your title at all. Even though your subjects are dark, I like the feeling of the scene. The inclusion of the accordian player adds so much to the sense of motion and flow - like music. Like it.

Sunday Morning
by salmiakki

Comment:
Nice sharp focus. Like the dof which emphasizes your subject. Good tonal range from black to white and your border frames it nicely. He looks like he's expecting someone to join him.

A Man and His Cats
by JPR

Comment:
This photo makes me want to weep. Not for the suffereing of the homeless (though that is very sad). but for the compassion this man has for his animals. He has nothing, yet he cares for these beings everyday. I don't do as well as him. Thank you for this reminder.