Resting
by Abra

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
You were fortunate to get this little spot of light. I see you used f11 for this. You could have helped get some shutter speed at f5.6 or even 8, and it would have also helped with the noise that you mentioned, though I don't see it in my monitor.
I love the reflections in the water. The centered composition don't quite seem to work for me in this one. Cropping bottom and the right side may have shifted things enough to gain a little in scoring. I'm just sayin' what I'm seeing, so please don't be offended.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment on my (low scoring) image in this challenge. : ) All comments are appreciated, however, honesty helps more than all the "oohs and ahhhs" to improve my shooting by learning what other people see in my photos.

Sister and Brother
by Abra

Comment by pixelpig:
This is one of those lightly haunting shots for me. I can tell there's a personal, emotional story. But there's no way for me to know what it is. Without your comments I would have to make up everything. What motivated the hug. Why are they alone on a park bench. Who is the photog in relation to the kids. Is it candid, accidental good luck that got the shot. One of the main charms for me is the sky, the clouds above the bridge, almost no clouds below the bridge. And the way the cars just peep over the edge. Like time stopped for the photog, for a moment.

Message edited by author 2011-07-30 13:29:37.

Sister and Brother
by Abra

Comment by daisydavid:
Is really special, more so when you're connected with the subjects.

Sister and Brother
by Abra

Comment by bspurgeon:
Lovely scene.

Sister and Brother
by Abra

Comment by Jon_H:
Great composition, a real keeper.

Sister and Brother
by Abra

Comment by Neat:
Yes that is sweet, very poignant.

Sister and Brother
by Abra

Comment by jagar:
Very touching, the bridge in the background is awesome.

A lonely winter harvester
by Abra

Comment by galatia_n:
Nice.

A lonely winter harvester
by Abra

Comment by Melethia:
Love the shadow!

Dandelion Rupture
by Abra

Comment by jmritz:
Clearly one of my favorites