Storytime
by glad2badad

Comment by krnodil:
Got to agree with some of the commenters - the grain gives the shot an edginess that it really does not need. The really sweet moment captured here might have been better served by a softer look, less gritty look. Keep in mind all this is very subjective - more about how a shot "feels" than what it "should" be.

Storytime
by glad2badad

Comment by karmat:
This has a really good composition. Very balanced and has "movement" through the frame. The expressions on their faces make the viewer smile -- they look so happy. The black and white conversion works well too -- you have good contrast, etc. The major detractor for me was the grainy look. A little might have been okay. This almost struck me as a shot you got in the dark and had to brighten it a lot (and introducing noise) to get it to work.

Storytime
by glad2badad

Comment by figaro:
Firstly, the B&W is contrasty and well-controlled, and the moment you've captured is a lovely one. My biggest gripe is that the grainy conversion doesn't suit the nature of the photograph - I would think this sort of look would be more appropriate for high-energy scenes, gritty street shots etc. rather than the subtler and more human moment you've shot here. I think it's this disparity that's resulted in the low score.

Message edited by author 2008-02-08 21:41:27.

Storytime
by glad2badad

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
A nice and "Norman Rockwellish" scene. It does look like a decent snapshot saved with a good grainy treatment.

Need to get close from a distance? Get "Bigma"!
by glad2badad

Comment by emerygirl25:
did you photoshop this? it's a neat idea though

My Pal "Rocco"
by glad2badad

Comment by gjumi:
I like the depth of field here, it reveals just a little, the same way as memories are, bits and pieces...

My Pal "Rocco"
by glad2badad

Comment by Charlene:
Beautiful lighting and dof, great composition as well.

Pioneer Architecture
by glad2badad

Comment by molliefestus:
LOVEIT!!! Really wish this one would have faired better in the contest! Great texture, comp. and details.

Need to get close from a distance? Get "Bigma"!
by glad2badad

Comment by neophyte:
Funny and effective. I see what's being sold and titles great. Photo needs more light to display the product better.

My Pal "Rocco"
by glad2badad

Comment by menele:
Nice subject matter and focus/DOF works well.