Candy Cane
by sfmorris

Comment by pixeldust:
Kids and candy canes--always a sticky situation!

Candy Cane
by sfmorris

Comment by jmrsprite:
I know that wet candy canes can be sticky, but I'm not understanding how this photo is resembling that. I would have liked to see it messy either on his face or hand. Funny facial expression though, really is a cute kid! Nice photo, just maybe not right for this particular challenge.

Candy Cane
by sfmorris

Comment by astarrs:
Looks like he might be worried about Santa not showing up. Great shot!

Candy Cane
by sfmorris

Comment by sjturner:
great shot

Candy Cane
by sfmorris

Comment by karenk:
Great capture looks like he thinks his candy cane is at risk. :)

Candy Cane
by sfmorris

Comment by Judi:
Nice candid shot.

Candy Cane
by sfmorris

Comment by Louis:
Cute. :)

Amadorr
by sfmorris

Comment by CNovack:
First off, beautiful horse! Love the reddish-brown tones on that shining coat. Now, onto the critique. I think that the composition would be strengthened if it was taken in a vertical orientation rather than the horizontal one here. Yes, we get to see the majestic beauty of this horse's body but you include too much background that detracts attention away from your subject. Give us a closer view of the head and neck with a little of the woods in the background. Lighting is also an issue. Time of day could be challenging to deal with especially when it comes to shadows and how & where they fall on your subject. The left portion of Amadorr's face is bathed in shadow thus we cannot see his/her face in entirety. The left eye is also in shadow - eyes can be windows into the soul and show us some expression (sadness, an intelligent twinkle, etc.). Without both eyes visibly prominent we only get to see 'half' of the horse's expression. A good composition with some strong bones that has the potential to move from the average to the above average with more attention on compositional framing and lighting.

Amadorr
by sfmorris

Comment by JawnyRico:
Beautiful animal, love how the trees in the back fit in so well with the piture. Well done.

Amadorr
by sfmorris

Comment by macrothing:
5 - Could just be the perspective, but the angled fenceline is slightly distracting in my opinion. Like to have seen Amadorr pop a little more, via sharpness or use of lighting.