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Comment by SleepingBeauty:
funny

When we used to play
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Comment by Neil:
Greetings from the Critique Club:

A very nice image! I love the colors, and the concept.

Suggestions: From this position of the shoot, it would have been nice to have enough shadow detail to make out the net (ring) and its attachment to the backboard. Right now we only see part of the net (ring). Similarly, a bit more shadow detail on the wall with the graphiti. Perhaps if you have the new Adobe CS you can try the new shadow detail took on it.

I also would have liked to see a bit more sharpness in the outlines of the wall and bushes, as well as the water in the background.

Regards--Neil

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Comment by adine:
Yes, that would be quite a surprise! I'd like to see the look on John's face, actually that is missing, or a gesture of his hand as he drops the phone. This pictures is very static for a surprise. Having the ring next to the phone is a nice touch tho'

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Comment by justine:
I guess that happens....keeping it in the family. lol. Good idea for the challenge. Not too crazy for the material this is sitting on and the focus is somewhat soft with harsh light. I do like the composition.

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Comment by °°gummi°°:
Poor John

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Comment by sonnyh:
I love the idea and the portrayal. One question though -- if it is a woman leaving her husband for his father --why the man's wedding ring? From the ring I get the idea that it is one guy leaving another guy for the father. This in no way affected the outcome of the score I gave you. Just a personal thought. The picture and the idea behind it (which ever scenario one chooses to think) is great. Good luck!

Shocking Message
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Comment by ScantyNebula:
whoa ... that poor guy! haha

Composition could be better, a nice flat background would look better. The lighting on the phone buttons are a little harsh and reflect too much light, focus is a little off.

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Comment by GolferDDS:
At least its in the family! Good shot.

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Comment by Natator:
Nicely done. Focus on the phone could be a little crisper maybe though.

When we used to play
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Comment by aui:
Ég held að ég hafi svona 5 eða 6 sinnum verið að fara að kommenta á þessa mynd og spurja hvort hún væri íslensk, mjög óð stemning í henni og fallegir litir! :)