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Comment by AzCKelly:
Now this is fantastic. I really like the blur effect you did here yet you kept the leaves whole. What a great effect.

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Comment by AzCKelly:
Oh wow, this is beautiful. I reall like the sunset through the grass like that. The gradual dark, light, dark brom bottom up is great. Spectacular.

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Comment by jpochard:
This shot has inspired me to try something similar. I love the "refreshing" feel of the splashing water, and the aqua and yellow colors together. I would probably tend to clone out some of the smaller spots of splashing water, just to give it a neater and cleaner feel. Sharpness could also be improved I think...but it's a good photo even just as is.

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Comment by jpochard:
Not sure where this is, but it's the kind of photo that makes me want to know the story behind it - and that's a good thing. The menacing swirl to the clouds and the placement of the sign go together well.

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Comment by jpochard:
This is really lovely. It looks like the front of a greeting card. Your colors are nice and rich, the composition is appealing and balanced, and the subject is peaceful.

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Comment by BlackDot:
I'm in two minds. Too dark, Not too dark.
I'm going with not too dark.
Now if that neon sign had been just a tad to the right..

Great mood image. Well spotted.

Celebrating fun times!
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Comment by KiwiShotz:
Nice family snapshot but not strong enough to convey celebration

Celebrating fun times!
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Comment by Tammer:
The lighting on her face is a bit too harsh for my tastes, but I like how you captured her smile and the color of her shirt against the water.

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Comment by AzCKelly:
Wow, nice interpretation. Love the copper in there, its a nice break.

Celebrating fun times!
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Comment by hanneke:
I think it would be better when the girl is totally on the photo, you could crop the top.