XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by Sonifo:
This was also one that stood out for me. I love their smiles. Makes me want to jump in with them and go sledding. Outstanding!

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by flip89:
Pure, unadulterated joy! Very infectious! It's a perfect image to end my day before I go home.

Vancouver Night
by Neil

Comment by blindjustice:
This is really nice- its got that great pacific glow to it. nice shot

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by Neuferland:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Hi! This is a great overall shot and it looks very candid, not set up at all but for this type of shot that's very important.

Essentially you have met the challenge in offering a simple pastime as your interpitation and that works very well for me. The absolute joy on their faces is priceless and to be treasured always.

The problems with taking shots like these are trying to make sure everything is just right and this one is very close. The brightness of the snow is a bit blinding, just like in real life and just like in real life you almost need sunglasses to look at it for any length of time. The overall compostion of the shot is very well done. YOu mention cropping out the trees in the background and the crop you made works very well. The line of one foot in the lower right corner taking you through the first person into the second and their head in the upper left is very well done. Not sure that was intentional but it works very nicely.

How to improve it? Well, not much in a shot like this unless you want to play in Photoshop and try to tone the snow down just a bit but then that takes away from the overall feel of the shot. It's a wonderful shot and you did very well with it.

Good Luck In Future Challenges!

Deannda
DNeufer@stny.rr.com if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by Olyuzi:
This is a gem of a shot! I love it so much. You've captured so well the shear joy of childhood in a winter scene. It appears spontaneous and natural with no pretense and I like how all distractions have been eliminated. It's so universal a scene as well...who doesn't remember scenes like this when they were growing up. It's a great portrait, as well as, a great photographic accomplishment. Congratulations on a job well done.

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by Morgan:
Superb 10 Morgan

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by oldgit:
Simple happiness.... :-)

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by vadvirag:
True! :-) I hope I will have time for such simple pleasures from the end of this week, when I have no homeworks left. I like the atmosphere of this photo very much, excellent capture of emotion! :-)

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by cardinalmom:
You've really captured a special moment ... CONGRATS!!! Very well done :o)

XBox, TV, Movies, No! Playing in the Snow is one of the Simplest Pleasures!
by Neil

Comment by dagaleaa:
great photo!!