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sigrun_thComment by Alicia: What a flippin' riot! I think this may be my first 10. Let me ramble for a minute.
Though normally I'd say, animals and children do not make for candids, this has to be an exception. The unique expression on the kid's face is priceless. Additionally, your composition is really superb. The spray of dandelions couldn't be prettier. The crop is awesome and the background compliments the subject perfectly. The tones, colors and contrasts are very good, giving the photo depth and making it visually interesting. And, importantly, the processing sets this image apart from a snap shot. Everything in the photo has a purpose, which I also like.
I can't think of any improvements to be made. Not a big fan of frames, but this works ok. That said, I'm going to stick with my 10. Hope you get a good score.
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