Lost
by LN13

Comment by rick13601:
I agree with the other commenters who said this photo tells a compelling story. May I suggest that you send a print of this photo to the NYCPD. It projects a law enforcement officer in a positive light. Law enforcement people have a thankless job. The media is too quick to show negative images to boost ratings. Police everywhere have learned to put up with it. The occassional positive image and a well meaning, "Thank you" goes a long way to boost moral.

Lost
by LN13

Comment by pmichaud:
Compelling image. I think it would have even more impact if it was cropped more tightly at the top to just a bit above the police officer's hat. Your desaturation is good, but the tighter crop would really force the viewer to focus on the wonderful interaction you have captured. Good work!!

Lost
by LN13

Comment by lynnesite:
Ah, lovely use of partial desat. Great comp and story. Hope this gets the recognition it deserves.

Twice a Day
by LN13

Comment by jfriesen:
Hello from the Critique Club!

Oh Wow, I really like this image and personally think it should have scored higher.

The composition is great and well though-out. The repitition of bristle rows is very interesting and additive to the photograph.

You have captured great detail in the bristles themselves. This image is tack sharp and exposure looks great on my monitor.

The only thing I could suggest is replacing the green paper with another color that contrasts and make the foreground "pop" a little more. Maybe that is what the voters were looking for.

Overall GREAT image. Happy shooting!

:)

Lost
by LN13

Comment by heathen:
the selective desat really works well here...it's not always received well on DPC, but I think in this case you made the best possibly PP decision

Lost
by LN13

Comment by courtnee:
touching

Lost
by LN13

Comment by posthumous:
it's a shame to see such a well-composed, emotive shot turned into a mere gimmick by selective desaturation.

Lost
by LN13

Comment by lynnmarie:
Oh, my goodness! This little girl looks so scared. You were really able to create a story with this photo. Also like the desaturated background. Great work!

Lost
by LN13

Comment by love:
what a fabulous capture.. love everything about it from the selective saturation to the expressions to the little hair thingy on the ground 10++

Lost
by LN13

Comment by tapeworm_jimmy:
Nice capture. IMO full desaturation here might have worked better. I really love how theres a kid in the background holding her parent's hand...Interesteing contrast