Chatting at Sunset
by Waitingsilence

Comment by SaraR:
A delightful photo, but I really don't see how it fits the challenge.

Hole in the net: no fishing today
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Comment by posthumous:
gorgeous light, nice surprises about what's in focus and what's out. a sense of "being there"

I'm hanging this in my fantasy gallery

Chatting at Sunset
by Waitingsilence

Comment by magenmarie:
If it were up to me, this would take the blue. Beautiful shot. ;)

The Vintage Couple
by Waitingsilence

Comment by Waitingsilence:

Originally posted by CNovack: Voted earlier coming back to comment. First, you have an awesome steampunk/retro dressed couple as the main subjects of the shot! The photo is taken against the light but the sky is blown out and the sun's glare between the couples heads is more of a distracting element when it could be a contributing element. The sun behind them needs to be a supporting element to the scene - for example taking the shot at a lower angle that the sun is directly behind the left lens on the man's hat. Composing the sun's position there would be open up the possibility of a sun starburst pattern radiating from that 'touch'. Another possible placement of the sun is directly behind the woman's bonnet such that the lace trim will be illuminated with gorgeous light and appear like a halo. Let the sun be an active participant in this portrait of two interesting people dressed in vintage/retro costumes.

Funny, I shot four other pictures where the sun was behind the umbrella, behind the bonnet, behind the other hat and behind the woman's shoulder but I liked this one the most :)

The Vintage Couple
by Waitingsilence

Comment by CNovack:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

First, you have an awesome steampunk/retro dressed couple as the main subjects of the shot! The photo is taken against the light but the sky is blown out and the sun's glare between the couples heads is more of a distracting element when it could be a contributing element. The sun behind them needs to be a supporting element to the scene - for example taking the shot at a lower angle that the sun is directly behind the left lens on the man's hat. Composing the sun's position there would be open up the possibility of a sun starburst pattern radiating from that 'touch'. Another possible placement of the sun is directly behind the woman's bonnet such that the lace trim will be illuminated with gorgeous light and appear like a halo. Let the sun be an active participant in this portrait of two interesting people dressed in vintage/retro costumes.

Postcard from the past
by Waitingsilence

Comment by AP:
clean your camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol otherwise cool pic

Go away!
by Waitingsilence

Comment by crik:
Cute, good capture. 8

Go away!
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Comment by mitalapo:
the foreground blur works well

Go away!
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Comment by Tiny:
I like this picture it is cute and I like cats so that is why as well

Go away!
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Comment by CNovack:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

The poor cat hiding inside the wood pile looks sooo scared! The emotional response is instant - I feel moved to either gain this kitty's trust or move away and give him/her their space. So the photo can and does connect with the viewer. On other notes, the lighting, composition, and focus and detail are all superb.