Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by Burg:
If there were a little more contrast, I think this would be great.

Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by shaver:
Merry Christmas

Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by luvmyjs:
Poor baby. We all can relate.

Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by Mel34:
I really like this one, it really shows the fear in the child. My only suggestion would to make it a bit lighter...especially on the child's face. Other thanthat, good job! 8

Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by PaulE:
Okay, this is dark and moody, although it doesn't really convey the fear. A little more light and sharper focus could have allowed you to better show the personal side of the phobia.

Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by Elemmennope:
Very good idea and the expression on the child's face is perfect. It appears a little washed out to me though. I think some levels or curves could have given this image a lot more pop while still maintaining the darkness needed to demonstrate the meaning.

Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by dewed:
I think a complete tonal range, from pure white to pure black, might have helped you with this image

Fear of the Night
by rr_meyer

Comment by confused:
I have a fear of going to bed and missing something...... And meny meny other things

Boathouse
by rr_meyer

Comment by Presidente:
critque club**
I dont know about this one... it has a snap shot feel like someone has mentioned. I dont like how the sky is very very white (aka blown out)...its distracting and the boats around the boathouse have random colors which distract even more!
although the reflection is there and is captured...it does not seem to be the main subject matter which in this contest it should have been.

I suggest you also try to have the shot level..it lookes to lean like the tower of piza

what i suggest if you wanted to really score high on this was to zoom in on the reflection and only allow the bottom half of the boathouse to be shown..although that is just my style and my not seem to be of interest to you it would have helped reduce the distractions of the randomness around the boathouse.

overall its a nice shot to have for your family to enjoy of what looks to be such a beautiful day enjoyed by your family! and I thank you for sharing your lovely experience with us!

Boathouse
by rr_meyer

Comment by tpoc:
in my opinion, this picture lacks visual interest. it feels like a snapshot to me...