A Long Streak of Sunshine
by DougPaz

Comment by Gallatin:
Try cropping down from the top about 1 inch and I think you will see how dramatic this photo will be, you don't need the sunny spot on the top left, your perspective focus is straight down the tracks, a lovely photo.

A Long Streak of Sunshine
by DougPaz

Comment by KarenB:
awesome. love the contrast in the lighting.. the texture.. the framing..
a common subject elevated by being done so well! bravo!

About 10 Feet Away
by DougPaz

Comment by Gordon:
One of my favourites of the week, and I think I own a few of those shoes

A Long Streak of Sunshine
by DougPaz

Comment by kandyj:
Nice use of challenge, don't know that I am wild about the uneven lighting, although it adds some interest to a symetrical composition. The rocks look a little overly blue.

About 10 Feet Away
by DougPaz

Comment by PunkyPixie:
your flag is almost on the ground

About 10 Feet Away
by DougPaz

Comment by ChrisW123:
Cool looking pants.

Cute Cliches
by DougPaz

Comment by indigo997:
Hey! I tried to comment on most of the kid shots during the challenge so I'm not really sure what more to say so... This is a really cute picture. It's really close to looking like a professional, studio shot. The chair is nice. I would move it so that it is against a solid background. The coloring is good, and the lighting is nice and warm. It could be a little brighter though. Their faces are just so cute but would look better without all the shadows. You might also want more even light rather than having natural light on one side and a lamp on the other. The toys are a personal decision. If it makes it more personal (if these are their favorite toys and will be the ones they always remember) then keep them in. You should also frame/crop it differently so that you aren't cutting anything off. I don't know if you were at an angle or what, but the top of the chair is off to the left a lot. Just back off some and use a tripod. Then you can always crop out more when you process them. This is a very cute shot of a wonderful age. Having good shots of your kids is really one of the most important things you can do with your camera anyway. I think you should try this one again just to get it perfect.

A Long Streak of Sunshine
by DougPaz

Comment by W.R.Miller:
Oh, no. I hope there isn't a train coming the other way. :-) Great picture. I really like the lines of the rails and how they draw the eye almost indefinitely into the photo as if it goes on forever.

Bill (wackybill)

About 10 Feet Away
by DougPaz

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Good joke! Very good focus/ framing/ color! 9 Swash

A Long Streak of Sunshine
by DougPaz

Comment by pitsaman:
WOW!