my office skills
by ursula

Comment by Mitonski:
I really like this shot. Nice lighting, nice focus (kinda soft) and the colour is great. Good luck. Mitonski

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by agwright:
this makes me laugh looking at this ... it is so full of life .. love it ...

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

What can I say??? I can not offer anything that would make this shot better, or identify anything that you did wrong, so I guess I will just identify some of the elements that I like, and why I think they work.

The little girl's expression is so genuine; it is almost impossible not to smile while looking at her. It does not look staged at all, or posed, so good work on the naturalness of the shot. Also, your crop is particularly effective, I think, because it focuses the attention on the little girl's eyes. By eliminating the "outside" of their heads, it gives a more intimate feeling.

The coloring you have chosen really adds to the emotion of the shot and helps to control skin tones, which can look red or blotchy in color if the lighting is not exaclty right. Great focus.

Very well done, and a definitely a deserving winner. Good work and best to you in future challenges.
karmat

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by Sonifo:
I love this shot! Congrats!!

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by Toddh:
Well done Ursula, I think this shot really conveys both a sense of sound and also mood. Great shot, definately deserved a ribbon.

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by KarenB:
What a wonderful story being told here! Congrats on third place! Definately should be in an "emotive" gallery.

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by carsten:
Congrat Ursula! It´s a lovely shot. So simple, clear and clean. You´re really worth it.

my office skills
by ursula

Comment by Gracious:
Lol...good one! Made me chuckle.

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by wewillexplore:
One of my favorites this week - excellent job and congrats.

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment by dsidwell:
Just wonderful. Very deserving of a ribbon! Congratulations!