Heavy Load
by SDW

Comment:
The super large radius USM, sherpet-style PP doesn't float my boat. Or whatever it is that creates this effect. I like the guy's hand over his face and it looks like there's some good detail in there.

Walk 3
by breadfan35

Comment:
Wow, I'm very honored. I just stumbled across this. You made my day! I like your shot as well, obviously heheh.

3_Sombreros_035_1Pass_crop.jpg
by eschelar

Comment:
If you are going for a cd cover sort of look, I think the border works well.

My two monitors here are both pretty well calibrated, and I can make out plenty of detail in the shadows around the eyes. Personally I wouldn't mess with them as any attempt to do so is likely to make the shot look processed, but that may just be a critique of my photoshop skills...

Anyway, it's a great spontaneous capture.

water, water, everywhere, why must we pay to drink?
by tate

Comment:
Clever and unique with a message that doesn't pander to the melodramatic. Well shot too, great job and grats.

3_Sombreros_035_1Pass_crop.jpg
by eschelar

Comment:
Honestly, this is a lot better than any of the alternate edits posted in the thread.

100_2050
by KevinRiggs

Comment:
Good to see you are back!

DSC_2389.jpg
by mian3010

Comment:
Same composition suggestion as the other one. I like being able to see all of his face here, though still the foreground obstruction is an annoyance. Looks a bit underexposed like the other shot, but on this laptop it is entirely possible the problem is on my end.

DSC_2388.jpg
by mian3010

Comment:
This one is a little bit dim, and again the composition begs for moving him out of center and off to the left side. Captured a nice expression here, though the weed in the way of his face is a bit of a distraction.

DSC_2264.jpg
by mian3010

Comment:
Well, he's not dead after all. All the same qualities as its sister image. As composition goes, you might try applying the rule of thirds concept to these - maybe getting the kids face up on a thirds intersection.

DSC_2179.jpg
by mian3010

Comment:
Another well focused shot. If you used a flash, you did a good job of keeping the lighting looking natural. Don't care much for the crop, it would look better if he was visible from the waist up or, at least, not missing so much of the extended arm. I read a good tip on this site - don't crop at joints.