28/52 - hard to read
by mitalapo

Comment by mariuca:
The baby's face is exceptional! It's like a Picasso.
I cannot but look at this image as if it's a painting or a drawing, therefore I wish that the mother's arm would fade or be totally in the dark or simply cropped (leave the tattoo on the shoulder though).
I was very impressed by the original image also. I do not want to tamper with your image, but if I were you I would play more with it in terms of cropping the arm. It's a spectacular image.

28/52 - hard to read
by mitalapo

Comment by nam:
For me it is primarily the layering of the baby's face over the mother's that holds this back. I really want to see that sweet baby's profile clearly against the background. Hope this helps.

twist, then shout
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Comment by posthumous:
lovely portrait, so much life and love in it.

a couple
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Comment by posthumous:
Yes, I prefer this one though I can't guarantee everyone will agree with me. LOL

a couple
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Comment by mitalapo:

Originally posted by posthumous: I gave you a 7. I love the capture but I will admit I was distracted by the intense distortion of the wide-angle... the "fisheye" look. I think it overwhelms the shot a bit. But that might just be my bias. It's a great shot nonetheless.

wanted the lens choice to deliver a sense of strangeness. Also, it is easier to snap from the hip with a wide angle. Thanks for your generous words (and score).

p.s. following your comment I have made a less distorted (lens geometry adjusted) version here:

with warmer colors as a bonus.

a couple
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Comment by posthumous:
I gave you a 7. I love the capture but I will admit I was distracted by the intense distortion of the wide-angle... the "fisheye" look. I think it overwhelms the shot a bit. But that might just be my bias. It's a great shot nonetheless.

27/52 - take my word for it
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Comment by herfotoman:
Haunting. Emotive. Flawed, like life itself. Thanks.

a couple
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Comment by posthumous:
compelling candid

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Comment by Lelez:
Very interesting perspective with the fisheye. Good job!

a couple
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Comment by FrankRobinson:
Nice idea - I'd have liked to see a tighter crop.