Abstract
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Comment by Bran-O-Rama:
Ineteresting. After debating which way your photo looks better, landscape or portrait, I decided portrait was the better way to go. Good decision.

Abstract
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Comment by carlacryptic:
Love it! - 8

Are They Clean?
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Comment by whagerbaumer:
Very nice expression. I would like to see more of the head and more light in the mouth and throat.

Born to Stand Out
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Comment by admart01:
Hi David,

Greetings from the Critique Club...

I'm not sure I can add to what's already been said but I'll offer my support for some of the comments you've already received.

Your use of color and the "through binoculars" style make this an interesting shot. Your getting the subject in crisper focus than any of the folks around her and the dead center of the subject adds to the composition. Her headband is the only standout color which makes me study the shot all the more. I agree with the "falamingo" effect as a detractor. Losing her head and foot to the black framing gives a candid/voyeristic (?spelling) quality and makes me want to know more of the story. Wjy is she dressed differently from most of the others? Where is she heading?

You've included just the right amount of other elements in this shot. The extra folks simply exist to contrast to the main subject. You've got a good eye for b&w (looking over the other shots you've entered) and I look forward to more of your entries.

Thanks for sharing your work

If you have any questions on my comments, please pm me.

Regards,
Theresa

Are They Clean?
by movieman

Comment by ldallek:
Good catch.

Are They Clean?
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Comment by khkai:
Fabulous use of desaturation. Dynamic and vivid at the same time.

Are They Clean?
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Comment by aznym:
It's clean alright. but if the mouth was in better focus this would have been a magnificent shot. It's already a brilliant image.

The Arrival
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Comment by aerogurl:
gorgeous photo, should have placed Way higher.

Kicked out
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Comment by StevePax:
This is not only a nice shot, it's hilarious! Although some might argue that, if he's in the dog house, it may not exactly be out of place (I've been there a time or two myself), it definitely leaves me wondering. What did he do to end up there? Will he go back inside and apologize? Where is the dog? :) Nice shot, good contrast.

Culver's Graduation Goes Without a Hitch!
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Comment by EllJay:
For a newspaper, too many backs and sides of heads, needs more faces.