The Smallest Gymnast
by bobdaveant

Comment by TG73:
Awwww

The Smallest Gymnast
by bobdaveant

Comment by sherpet:
I like this image, and the girl in front, is the main person in this image.....

Homeless Man
by bobdaveant

Comment by Artyste:
I remember this being quite the favorite in your portfolio (and on the forums), and it's a relly nice impromptu portrait, but for some reason, it just never resonated with me personally.. however, technically it's about as strong as they come. I wonder if people subconciously connect with the "jesus" look? I dunno. :)

The Smallest Gymnast
by bobdaveant

Comment by posthumous:
I love this shot. These people have been transformed into an abstract shape, which itself reflects on the nature of gymnastics. 9.

The Smallest Gymnast
by bobdaveant

Comment by modgethanc:
Meets challenge well, the focus on the first gymnast is very clear. Not a great fan of the composition, however, the rest of the image seems distracting.

The Smallest Gymnast
by bobdaveant

Comment by Brad:
A lower angle shot here would have done this much better, though I know we can't always get in just the right place when we want. A slightly different crop here may have worked a little better, as the feet sticking in the shot on the right are distracting, though I know you wanted to get all of her feet in the shot. Play around a bit with it and see if cropping it just to the right of her shoulder works any better. (6)

Homeless Man
by bobdaveant

Comment by Strikeslip:
Wonderfully interesting subject and a great smile. Focus & all that tech stuff looks perfect to me.

Homeless Man
by bobdaveant

Comment by Qart:
A truly amazing and unique capture in this challenge. You've achieved wonderful tonal range from light to dark while staying within exposure limits. A very worthy and high placing entry... well done... :)

The Smallest Gymnast
by bobdaveant

Comment by srdanz:
I appreciate the purity (i.e. avoiding artificial DOF enhancement), but this one could have benefited from the gradual blurring. Still a good take on the challenge.

The Smallest Gymnast
by bobdaveant

Comment by saintaugust:
great use of DOP