Bubbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by bsluijk:
If I may add: I recognize what has been said and agree. Great bubbles, lovely scene, great expression on her face. Lovely shot. The "window to her smile" is very a nice touch, but I DO miss seeing her eyes ...
As to the overall composition: I like the hill to the right, not to keen on the boat in the background (would probably have cloned that away) and I would be curious to see the effect of a little lower viewpoint. And I hope I would have straightened the horizon.
But criticism is easy - first I would have to make a picture as nice as this one ;-)

Bubbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by jagar:
Actually I like the bubble on her face, it's like a window to her smile.

Bubbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Thanks Guys for the much appreciated feedback. Yeah the bubble over the face doesn't do it any favours. It was tricky as I was blowing the bubbles and taking the photos at the same time - lots of fun though:)

Bubbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by bassbone:
John hits several great points about the light and DOF (f9 may have been a bit too small an aperture).

For me, there is a lot to like about the image, the bubbles carrying our eyes around the scene, the brightness of the jacket, the gorgeous beach scene, but I think what does not quite work (and this is a matter of less than 1 second) is that the girls face and eyes are covered by the bubble. Had we seen her eyes, this would be something extra special.

Bubbles
by P-A-U-L

Comment by jagar:
Yes, there is something not quite right, the girls posture and the bubbles are spot on. The composition is also ok, I think the light was maybe a bit harsh and the depth of field could have been shallower. Sometimes it's just difficult to say what it is that doesn't work.

Quintessentially English
by P-A-U-L

Comment by bassbone:
very nicely composed - i almost wish there was a subject on the street to make the scene more alive.

Predator
by P-A-U-L

Comment by Melethia:
My first thought was "curious" - great eyes!

RIP
by P-A-U-L

Comment by sfalice:
frequently, religious themes don't do well on DPC, so your composition shows especially well with that in mind.

Home is where the heart is
by P-A-U-L

Comment by EntertainMe:
I had this proverb in mind..but just couldn't find a good home to shoot! Good one.

Home is where the heart is
by P-A-U-L

Comment by Tommy_Mac:
"Doncha be staring at me tatched roof now!" Love it! - 8!!