Farmer's Bounty (July)
by xtabintun

Comment by Gatorguy:
Good concept. the brights are somewhat overexposed though

Be Prepared
by xtabintun

Comment by snackwells:
Good shot, but the focus is a bit soft on the foreground. Would have rated it higher if you had shot this with an increased DOF.

Be Prepared
by xtabintun

Comment by Konador:
The focus not being tack sharp doesn't bother me here, as I think the photo works well as it is. The shadows are effective.

Farmer's Bounty (July)
by xtabintun

Comment by Bud:
Nice photo.

Be Prepared
by xtabintun

Comment by slynneblarp:
Great composition and subject.

Be Prepared
by xtabintun

Comment by fotodude:
scout matto

"On my honor i will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obeay the scout law..."

nice shot well taken

Farmer's Bounty (July)
by xtabintun

Comment by agrimace:
One of the few original ideas in this challenge. and a good picture too.

1 Samuel 2:7
by xtabintun

Comment by L1:
Howdy from the Critique Club!

This is a very powerful and emotive image...the colors (and lack thereof) are visually as impactful as the pose and the meaning. I do, however, see where the downfall may have been, which you probably know anyway...but DPC voters and religion usually just do not mix well, and that's a whole other story. This being an international site, with many different faiths represented (some of which do not use the bible) make it difficult for photos with religious themes to do well as a general rule. That doesn't make it a bad image, it just means it loses some appeal with voters who do not know, do not understand, or do not feel an emotional attachment with the subject matter.

If one is unfamiliar with the bible and/or the passage referred to...the correllation between it and poverty is difficult to ascertain.

All that being said, I think the shot is an interesting study with a lot of positive attributes and points upon which improvements can be made. Have fun and keep shooting! :o)

Laurie
CC

Retrato Indeciso
by xtabintun

Comment by sagestudio:
His expression is awesome. Fun pic!

High Note
by xtabintun

Comment by myqyl:
:) great concept, wonderful excecution...