Rain, Umbrella, Friends and My Favourite Polka Dot Dress : Burauen, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by unbreakable:
This reminds me of a Librodo capture. Strong use of the child's emotions. very heartwarming. Nice 7

Rain, Umbrella, Friends and My Favourite Polka Dot Dress : Burauen, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by Mitch55:
Nice portraits, but it lacks a strong connection to the polka dot theme. The eye is drawn to the great expressions, and only two of three kids are sporting the challenge theme.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE : Sagkahan Slum, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by ScooterMcNutty:
interesting. did you use a fish-eye lense?

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE : Sagkahan Slum, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by Paul:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for the Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: A very effective image done with journalistic intent - serves to remind us what we have. The POV makes the image; I'm trying to work out from where you shot this. It does work very well.

Critical stuff: The toning of the monochrome treatment is excellent but I think it adds a level of abstraction which might detract from some of the image's power. The slight skewing of reality allows us the luxury to see a photo rather than life - I imagine this monochrome version is a better photo but I'm not sure it is better journalism.

Overall: Great choice for FS - I thank you for bringing us the real world.

When Cells Collide : Abstract
by hotpasta

Comment by fitz3000:
is it oil? nice abstract 10

Rain, Umbrella, Friends and My Favourite Polka Dot Dress : Burauen, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by gerzone:
polka dot with umbrella and smiles like these are priceless and rare... you cannot set this up, one must catch this moment in perfect timing. i love this!

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE : Sagkahan Slum, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by nixter:
Excellent doco style image.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE : Sagkahan Slum, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by npasel:
Good choice with the black & white.

Rain, Umbrella, Friends and My Favourite Polka Dot Dress : Burauen, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by hesitant:
charming

Rain, Umbrella, Friends and My Favourite Polka Dot Dress : Burauen, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by bmartuch:
Nice portrait. Well composed.