A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment by amsmyth:
This was my favorite in the whole challenge - congratulations on the top ten finish.

The Way To A Woman's Heart...
by librodo

Comment by kinks:
do not be sure!
excellent shot - 10

The Way To A Woman's Heart...
by librodo

Comment by Natator:
Beautiful. The lighting really makes this work.

A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment by zeuszen:
A perfect photo of a perfect being with some minor and neglegible flaws. ;-)
(The title, however, cannot match it).

The intelligence of this young face, the gesture... striking!

A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment by ahaze:
Technical: Most all images submitted fit the challenge. This fits well for me. I really expected more "Eastern" themed images for this challenge than were submitted! Exposure composition focus lighting all very good.

Personal: This photograph makes me curious to know more about this kid, what he's pointing at (if anything), what is behind him, where he is..... which means the photographer did a good job!

My vote: 7

A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment by dsidwell:
Ah, the simple life! He seems to be having a fun go at it! Super candid, revealing personality. Lighting is just right! 10

Yes, I Have Money; Now What?
by librodo

Comment by StevePax:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Personally, I thought this shot should have done much better. I love the vibrant colors here, and I love the motion blur even more. One thing I find sort of interesting is the little girl in the upper right of the composition - challenge topic aside, she is really the mystery of this shot for me.

I guess people wanted to see the flowers and such in focus, which could have been nice. However, you have done an excellent job of processing and composing your shot.

Steve

A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment by laheff:
Simply beautiful

A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment by Artifacts:
You have captured an great philosophic expression on someone so very young. Good job.

A Novice Monk: Simple Life or Simply a Kid?
by librodo

Comment by tjuneau13:
beautiful portrait - doesn't say simplicity (to me) though