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Comment by Pixlmaker:
Extra point for the fact this looks delicious!

Grumpy
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Comment by Jutilda:
I think the shallow DOF is fine. It really makes you study the old guy's face. I think what may have hurt you in a Free Study is just the fact that it isn't quite as visually appealing, considering such diversity in that type of challenge. Had it been "old" or "animals" it would have scored much higher. Not to say that everything has to be eye candy and pretty, but that's just my take on it. I thought it met the challenge, but just didn't give me the pow factor I was looking for in a free study.

Hope this helps!!! ;~D

Grumpy
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Comment by rox_rox:
Nice detail in the head. I love the little blade of grass. Great backstory and title. I do agree with the DOF and angle comments. But it's still a really nice shot. Thanks for your comment, too!

Grumpy
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Comment by skewsme:
Your photo is fine. It's Grumpy's fault. His features don't stand out. Consequently I can't relate to him, can't get a real clear idea of his expression. There isn't much range in the tones, so the contrasts are subtle. As far as the dof goes, the shallowness didn't bother me that much. However, a sort of(?) similar shot used deep depth to offset the close-up of the face and it worked. Better luck next time.

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Comment by ejbunicorn:
yummy smile

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Comment by Beach_mel:
WHAT is he doing out of the pond? Great find and too funny with the grass!

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Comment by KarenNfld:
I like the composition and it fits the challenge well, I think it might benefit from brighter lighting.

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Comment by NoellaSue:
Looks yummy!

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Comment by Agaricus:
This was my fav in the challenge. Good job :-)

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Comment by Sunshyne:
cool idea and great title