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Comment by DanSig:
lovely view..

I find the image too crowded, there isn't anything special in the photo to focus on, could be the bridge, but it's in the wrong place composition wise to be the main subject, and the road and river tend to lead the eye out of the picture.

just my 2¢

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Comment by hutch699:
Anna decided to move away, after she realized the hills were alive...she couldnt take all that music.

Nice capture. The colors tend to jump out at you from the rooftops and I love the way the stream cuts the image into. 7

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Comment by espy2:
A (9). Just a bit odd of a crop, but love everything else!

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Comment by holdingtime:
Sue

And others, First the figuine is a small one, the poster is in fact a pint bottle of snapps. The label not a poster is only about four inches tall. My thought here is that for many young woman becoming a mother is a direct result of drinking, the loss of better judgement. I was in no means putting anyone down just one aspect of life and its consequences. Thank You for taking the time to ask. The back lighting was in fact blue giving the overall color of the shot. Colors were not changed. I cropped a little to tighten the subject and removed a couple of harsh highlights. I also worked on levels a little. My title Blue is due to the color and the moode of a woman finding out she is with child and worried about what is to come.

Greg

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Comment by suemack:
Hi Greg, greetings from the Critique Club.

First impressions. Such a unique take on this challenge. This shot is really interesting, I like the composition, and the colours are fantastic. The more I study it the more I see.

Lighting on this shot is superb, gives a warmth and depth to the figurine. I like the way she is offset to the poster, the hint of the blue on her back and head. Can't make any comments on the editing as none is described in the photographer comment area.

Does it meet the challenge...well yes, inclusion of the pregnant figurine means you have met the challenge, but not sure of her connection with the poster......of what you are trying to say. I'm trying, but I don't understand.......

And, I think that is a good part of the reason you got the mark you got. Many of the voters like the connection between subject and image to be clear. This is not to say that this is how it should be, we need images that challenge us, make us think.....different interpretations.

There is something about this shot that really appeals to me...... I don't understand it, but I like it!

sue

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Comment by graphicfunk:
Very interesting. Bumping up.

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Comment by puzzled:
The colors in this are interesting, but I keep trying to figure out what the connection is between the poster and the pregnant figurine. It feels like I'm missing something. Perhaps Dr. McGillicuddy Schnapps increases fertility?

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Comment by DrAchoo:
I guess I'm not sure about why I'm looking at menthol schnapps? Is it a home remedy? 5

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Comment by Curious:
Your lighting and use of colour are exceptional. The emotional impact of the image is really sublime. It speaks to me on a cultural as well as a personal level. Good Luck with the challenge.

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Comment by phylsy7:
I don't care for the focus or color