Hush
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Comment by Hungaro:
for my taste to much is blurred and out of focus ( i think 1/10 of the photograph is in focus) Do love the colors and toning very good atmosfere

Me
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Comment by levyj413:
Very nice shot, Christian. I have to agree with Sara about cropping off the top, but you know what you're doing, so I'll assume you chose not to. :)

Hush
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Comment by veganmegan23:
too out of focus for me

IMG_3569-copy.jpg
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Comment by ShutterPug:
Ah yes - the joy of "Look Mom, NO hands!" Wonderful capture

Bound
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Comment by jonnienye:
or "Hostage",lol,looks great btw...

Repetition of Motif with Variation
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Comment by jaysonmc:
Love the shot. Hope it is doing well for you. No vote from me.

Flemish
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Comment by Mick:
Very nice! I think the composition is very good, and it would be even better if the line didn't leave the picture at the upper left. It kind of leads your eye out of the image. Still, it's a very nice image.

Me
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Comment by Chiuaua:
The eyes make the photo

Me
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Comment by SaraR:
This could have been stunning, but, for me at least, there are a couple of issues that totally change the feel.

First what I like - the composition is good, the spare nature compliments the sad face. The perspective is an excellent choice, and really helps the viewer feel the eye contact; it also adds to the feeling of the child's vulnerability. The child's expression connects with me.

Here is why I am not keen on the photo as entered here - firstly the processing of the eyes, which become a too dominant feature. The processing here just doesn't meld with the overall photo. Secondly the bright overblown section of hair, and thirdly the change of background. These last two are easily dealt with by cropping just below the line in the background.

I sound very negative - other's may like the portrait as it is, but I personally would love to see it processed differently, more subtlely, as I feel that it is a strong base photograph

Rosa
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Comment by bubeltrubel:
very good challow DOF! Nice captured! wonderful colors!