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Comment by kvickrey:
beautiful. and btw, most of us would die for those curls!!!

beach
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Comment by giantmike:
This looks like it expands beyond the frame forever. I do wish there were some object of interest. Be it a stone, driftwood, or anything to keep my attention.

beach
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Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: There are a lot of ways to shoot and present a beach but not everybody would be as brave as this. I like that. Wow, does this image show up marks on screens - I've had to float this around until I've found an area that doesn't make it look like you need to clean your sensor. Once I did, the image really sings - smooth but sharp, still but dynamic. Excellent.

Critical stuff: Nothing at all.

Overall: Beautifully subtle image.

dolly done
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Comment by ti_evom:
B&W; beach; girl with curly hair; ...check, check, and check. So that's the formula! I need to move to the coast and have a daughter. ;-) I think CPS would get involved if I were to bring a small child to the coast of Michigan this time of year dressed like that! lol Great shot Ben

dolly done
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Comment by TrollMan:
Great shot. Congrats with the ribbon.

meditative state
by bspurgeon

Comment by Kazzar:
I think the blur is overdone on this image.

dolly done
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Comment by LevT:
congrats Ben! (I thought it would take the blue, but red is not too shabby :)). Terrific light here, by the way.

dolly done
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Comment by ursula:
It's a beautiful photo. Congratulations.

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Comment by Melethia:
I like that they both have their mouths in the same pout. :-) Congrats on the shiny new ribbon!

meditative state
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Comment by Lydia:
I hope people stop and figure this out... if they do, they'll see it's perfect for the topic. (not voting)