The Color Version
by SandyP

Comment by suemack:
Wonderful delicate tonings and perfect crop and focus. Outstanding shot Sandy!!!

Bet you had a wonderful day with Judi and Grayson!

Good Morning, Fine Spring Day
by SandyP

Comment by Retroesque:
Sandy, this is AMAZING the strength of the B&W is amazing - he looks happy - SMILE!

Good Morning, Fine Spring Day
by SandyP

Comment by tnun:
Actually a rare instance of me preferring the colour, so understated, which settles the subject so nicely in context, and shows the eye better, but that might be my monitor. Perhaps the black and white brings out more the drama of your DOF, and increases the sense of space, though I think the thick black border over emphasizes the black in the subject which doesn't need it. In any case, a delightful shot, the zoom did good and so did you in the composing. That smile certainly does no harm!

Message edited by author 2008-03-15 15:15:29.

The Color Version
by SandyP

Comment by thomaspeople:

And WOW again. Same shot as the B/W, and suddenly I'm torn which I like better. The contrast and DOF is great both ways. Nice shot.

Good Morning, Fine Spring Day
by SandyP

Comment by thomaspeople:

WOW.
Perfect desat choice for PP. This is really good.

How'd you get him to smile like that?

A Song in the Air
by SandyP

Comment by noraneko:
Very well done! I love the colors and sense of rhythm here.

A Song in the Air
by SandyP

Comment by posthumous:
extra point or two for a great title. it really pulls the whole image together.

Emergence
by SandyP

Comment by menele:
Love it! colours, composition and crop all great.

Emergence
by SandyP

Comment by taterbug:
Wowsers!! Awesome shot here! I absolutely love all the earthy green tones in the image. Such a great abstract feel going on, with his head poking through, almost in a surreal way. Very cool entry for this challenge, and even more important, a really, really cool shot all on it's own. Great work!

Emergence
by SandyP

Comment by J-Me:
Lovely shot. Beautiful colors and composition. Well done.