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by beamsclan

Comment by Bud:
This is a great image... I think the tree in the middle of the frame is a bit of a distraction. For me, the beuaty is in the light and shadows on the ripples in the dunes:)

Comfort or style? .... vanity wins every time.
by beamsclan

Comment by twm122:
Nice expressive photo. I can clearly see by her face that she is making a decision. The two different shoes help too, but love her face.

Comfort or style? .... vanity wins every time.
by beamsclan

Comment by dockode:
I don't feel that the image conveys instantly recognizable decision. Interesting attempt.

Wind Effects
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Comment by Cantique:
Love the sunlight glancing off the dunes. Has a very peaceful feeling.

Comfort or style? .... vanity wins every time.
by beamsclan

Comment by popdeepop:
Too many shoes around.

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Comment by ladyhawk22:
I love the texture of this photo!! The sand seems three dimensional on my screen. Very nice capture.

Comfort or style? .... vanity wins every time.
by beamsclan

Comment by AlexMonty:
Meets the challenge, but I find the subject a little mundane (no offense!).

Wind Effects
by beamsclan

Comment by jpochard:
Beauty is a subjective thing, I know. In my scoring and comments I'm trying to score based on NOT whether or not I would think a particular subject beautiful, but on whether the photographer has succeeded in creating a beautiful photo. I look for the elements of color, lines, focus and dof interest, lighting, and a certain element of grace and lovlieness. I'm looking for a unique and creative appeal for the highest scorers. The description says to create a photo that makes the viewer think "that's beautiful", so it will undoubtedly be very subjective. (This is what I'm putting at the start of all of my comments, and I hope it is helpful.)

That being said, this is a cool shot. You ahve picked the perfect time of day to bring out the beauty of the scene. I'm not sure about the tree. I can't decide if it really adds anything to the photo. I think maybe I would like it better without the tree if there would be a different place that would work for that. However, even with the tree this is very nice. I wish the colors were just a bit richer in tone. I like the curves and shadows a lot. Good job.

Wind Effects
by beamsclan

Comment by WylyWire:
Nice blue/orange sunset hues.

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Comment by SandyP:
That looks really pretty and unusual!