Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Don't assume that because you have an affinity for your subject, the rest of the world will too. Otherwise, a good workmanlike photo.

Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by Bear_Music:
Or learning to hold his breath underwater at least :-) Beautiful, whimsical shot, makes me feel "right there" with you, not an easy thing to accomplish underwater. Well done.

Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by ThingFish:
Great underwater shot. Love the rippling of the light and the luminance. 7

Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by JC_Homola:
underwater shots are so difficult, composition is just a bit off imo

Gothic Dawn
by Paul

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I gave it a 6, but didn't really know why. In spite of flaws, I found it interesting to look at.

Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by kteach:
What a fun shot, and a wonderful photo for the scrapbooks!

Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by KarenNfld:
Very cute!!! I like it.

Focus on the flower
by Paul

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Hello from the Critique Club:

Well, you certainly were dead on when you predicted the plethora of other flower entries. Many daisies, to boot.
Your entry unequivocally meets the challenge, which is always a necessary start for a decent score. I really enjoy your use of DoF. The choice to have the focal point on the florets was wise, and I especially like how nicely the stem fades into the background so gracefully. You also captured the flower from an angle other than dead on, which adds some interest as well, especially because the delicacy of the petals is accentuated by your specific angle.
You effectively made the background true white, which can be difficult in some circumstances. Your subject was also lit very well, providing soft shadows, but enough to show the texture of the petals and florets.
Really, the only suggestion I would personally make is that a little bit more negative space on the left might have benefited things slightly.
Very nice entry.
-Derek

Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by Penny Lane:
Cool, fun shot. Great clarity

Retreating Fantail
by Paul

Comment by Paul:
Thanks - this is one of my favourite images from those I have taken.