Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by sheyingshi88:
Beautiful portrait. Good texture entry.

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by albright1:
So cool! I love not only the juicy texture of the melon but also the feathery eyelashes of this child! What a sweet photo!

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by autool:

Composition10
Originality10
Technical Aspects10
Meets Challenge10
Total Score10

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by janfries:
I know that watermelon is cold and crisp and juicy. Good job!

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by Journey:
Most of all I like the composition and the cropping. The red of the melon makes the eye wander off the page but they are held there by the fingers. Very effective. Nice idea of textures too (see the freckles as another texture). Particularly like the sunlight on the lashes of the left eye. Titles are not that important to me but I was wondering about the smile in the title. The subject of the pic doesn't seem to smile but is looking dead serious. Nice, technically good img.

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by camelotnorth:
delicious..well done

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by karmat:
Good skin tone color, and a good idea.

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by KarenB:
This is a beautiful photograph. Very nicely done. The texture is a stretch for me because it doesn't make me want to reach out and touch it, or make me feel it in my imagination. I will score now and revisit it later, too....

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by floyd:
Fill in flash might have helped a little. Otherwise - great photo!

Summer Smile
by crisa58

Comment by scw1217:
A nice people picture.