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Comment by IstariV:
A little kitsch, and little posed, nice old style black though.

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Comment by magicshutter:
This is one of the best images in this challenge (so far, there is a billion i think) 8

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Comment by rightsaidfred:
Nice shot, kinda brown and white in my opinion

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Comment by cghubbell:
Excellent portraiture - I'm sure the family of these two boys would love to have this presented in their home. As a portrait, it couldn't be improved on in any way I can think of.

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Comment by DogAngel:
Great portrait, love the expressions and the overall mood! I would have scored it even higher if the feet were in, can't go wrong with little toes in the water :) Cute kids

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Comment by daveit:
great shot!

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Comment by Kathryn8:
Some fantastic brownish toning here. The light is wonderful...I only wish you had taken the picture with their feet in it.

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Comment by charmayne:
beautifully done! Someone will certainly treasure this forever. Personally I'ld like to have seen their feet...I think.

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Comment by gruvin:
Lens quality showing through here! Nice composition, light angles and balance. Contrast level troubling on the two boy's shorts and legs. 9. Good luck!

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Comment by Pedro:
screw the anti-duotone people. I LIKE IT! I'd add at least one full point to the score you're getting, and that's what it *should* have received, but the anal-ysts will mark you down i'm sure.
I love this image. great directional lighting from the sun - you positioned them just right in my opinion. I'd prefer if the crop were tighter, or if the boys weren't right in the middle of the frame; I figure if you want the surroundings in the frame - give them the chance to shine. If you *don't* want them in...crop 'em out. just my opinion. really like the shot.

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