Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by insteps:
Adventure and discovery. Very nice!

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by Paul:
This image has caused me to stop and pay attention. That means it is in my 7-10 voting band. (Voted earlier)

Additionally, it is highly interesting/eclectic meaning it keeps me here long enough to offer a longer comment and a vote of 8 or more.

This is one of my 10s - I like it very much. Furthermore I think it enriches the DPC collective portfolio. Put simply, I wish we saw more stuff like this. Let me tell you why it pushes all the right buttons for me:

1. The slightly puzzling context.
2. The crisp but somewhat low contrast rendition.
3. The superb composition.
4. The sense of depth.
5. The endearing subject.
6. The great light.

Excellent.

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by lei_73:
So good, love your duotone conversion! And the girl with blond curls is absolutely awesome! 10

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by Tiny:
A charming image for sure.

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by MadMan2k:
Delightful, classic scene and well composed, and I like the toning here.

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by Pangurban:
Really like the haziness in this shot.

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by ubique:
Lovely restraint in this photograph. Well composed and beautifully rendered from a graphic point of view. Alas it's also cute enough to score really well, but hopefully it's going to be appreciated for more than that, because it certainly has more to offer. A 7+ pick for me. Thank you.

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by Gordon_1:
Very cute image i like the processing and composition nicely taken

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by whiteroom:
Achiingly beautiful

Mrs Durphin and the Balloon
by rooum

Comment by hiltonmd:
Great photo! Nice lighting, framing, and story.