Caged Beauty
by lawless

Comment by vtruan:
Nice subject, but the fence reduces my score some

Caged Beauty
by lawless

Comment by Steveinnz:
Nicely captured .... well done and good luck

Caged Beauty
by lawless

Comment by Hye5:
Damn ugly bird... but a very crisp shot. Unfortunately the fence detracts from the image

Finding comfort and security
by lawless

Comment by Neuferland:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

What a wonderful, candid moment and you can tell the little one is not feeling all that well. It's in her eyes. And in yours. It's so hard when they don't feel good and you really can't do anything for them but try to comfort them, isn't it? I know, mother of 3 here.

This is a great shot, the expressions, the love that comes through is just fantastic. The crop seems a bit loose, using my magic envelopes (they are becoming famous you know) I took off the excess on both sides, bring the edges to the top of her head and the left side of your hat and it really makes the shot jump out at me more. Also the black and white points aren't really there for me and yes, my monitor is calibrated, a slight adjustments in levels or curves might really make this shot pop.

This is one you will want to print out for her and put in a safe place, it will become one she cherishes later on. Especially when she's 13 and yelling at you that you just don't understand and never will. Take the picture out and just say, "I will always understand." ;)

Good luck in future challenges!

Deannda

Finding comfort and security
by lawless

Comment by graphicfunk:
Very well done to evoke the universal parental tie. Great tones. Bump.

Finding comfort and security
by lawless

Comment by Node:
Lovely capture although the man seems slightly out of focus.

Finding comfort and security
by lawless

Comment by Brad:
Composition is great as was the choice for converting to B&W.
Only negative point here was the "look" on his face clashing with the title in a way. Dad here looks a bit fed up or cross, as his eyes and forehead say ugh.

Finding comfort and security
by lawless

Comment by ralph:
i would prefer to have both sets of eyes infocus

Finding comfort and security
by lawless

Comment by suemack:
I really like this shot, there's a watchful protective look in the direct stare of the father

Finding comfort and security
by lawless

Comment by Xilebo:
Sweet image, who can resist a caring dad? A tad sharper? Don't know really but a great shot...