Once upon a time there was the ocean here
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by inshaala:
Statue of liberty has no "weight" in the scene, it is like it is cut out and stuck there (the left hand side blend is all wrong considering the lighting and background shadows/highlight)... that might explain some of the low votes (i didnt vote) as the whole effect is ruined by the jarring nature of the statue which doesnt quite "live" there - not to say you werent the only offender in this challenge but these things do count... that you got some 10's and 9's it testament to the quality of the rest of the composition - in fact it may have done better without the statue (less is more...)

All my Loving (With the Beatles, 1963)
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by Neat:
Oh how adorable, a new bub, sweet shot~!

Once upon a time there was the ocean here
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by Neat:
6 ones, wow!!! Might of been the Americans, I can see this happening one day!

Once upon a time there was the ocean here
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by tvsometime:
It's a kind of cutout landscape but I like the tones, color, comp and textures. 7

An apple a day keeps the doctor away
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by bmartuch:
This is so cool.

Once upon a time there was the ocean here
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by tanguera:
Nice touch with the puddle reflection

All my Loving (With the Beatles, 1963)
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by nam:
I especially like the mother's expression. The blurred and almost blown background are nice, too. Voted earlier.

Once upon a time there was the ocean here
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by grahamgator:
One of my favs; nicely done.

All my Loving (With the Beatles, 1963)
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by giantmike:
Lovely portrait. I like the high contrast look.

All my Loving (With the Beatles, 1963)
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by bmartuch:
Great shot and excellent contrast.