trying for an easter pic.jpg
by margiemu

Comment by Rikki:
This is such a classic family portrait that gives me a sense of love and happiness in the "brood". Your little one raising her dress is such a perfect icing on the cake for this shot.

first day of summer vacation, and it's raining
by margiemu

Comment by aimeethetoo:
Back to bump. This is a great shot - perfect expression and just enough reflection in the window to set it off. The title doesn't scream "desolation" to me but her expression does, so here's a bump.

waiting for my turn to bloom
by margiemu

Comment by naplesmusc:
considering your title, I would have liked to see the one waiting in focus and the others blurred.

waiting for my turn to bloom
by margiemu

Comment by troberge:
I originally gave this a 7 but I have come back to give it an 8 because I think it is perfect for this chellenge and I love the sharpness of your subject in contrast to your lovely soft bokeh! Well done!

waiting for my turn to bloom
by margiemu

Comment by sherpet:
Nice one re the "Bokeh" background.....

tag.... you're it!
by margiemu

Comment by Rebecca:
Hi Margie!

What a couple of cuties! I love the way your daughter's pigtails are caught mid-bounce.

You did well capturing a shadow and really making it a main element in the photo. A lot of the other entries included a shadow but weren't about the shadow, and you've avoided that particular pitfall of the theme. I do think the light here is a bit harsh, and it should use some sharpening. I think a polarizer might help tone down the brightness, since I know the kids probably don't play like that at sunrise when the light is all golden and pretty.

Ahhh....
by margiemu

Comment by Rebecca:
Hello Margie!

This is a great concept. Great bubbles! I think the composition would benefit from some more, warmer lighting. There's a lot of dark and empty space, especially along the windows. I wonder if moving the camera more to the left and adding a vase of flowers or a box of chocolates would help? Definitely a couple lower votive candles on the ledge along the front right. Basically the scene just needs some fleshing out.

Relief from the Heat
by margiemu

Comment by no__1__here:
No way this one should have scored where it did. Great job.

first day of summer vacation, and it's raining
by margiemu

Comment by carisakD70:
Very nice portrait. IMHO would perhaps have done better with a more dramatic caption. Rain on vacation is just not everyone's idea of desolation. 7

first day of summer vacation, and it's raining
by margiemu

Comment by cp5140:
I like the feel of this shot. good work.