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Comment by bnilesh:
I didn't understand the theme. Technically it looks out of focus not a soft focus, also composition can be better by tighter cropping.

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Comment by HollyLay:
I think there should maybe be something to focus on in the photo like maybe the face in focus or something. It hurts my eyes since it is so blurry rather than soft but it is still a good idea and makes me feel tired like in 5:30 in the morning feeling :]

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Comment by treimee:
It looks like this was just taken out of focus.

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Comment by silverscreen:
this looks more like out of focus than soft focus I'm afraid - and it looks like someone is going for brown on purpose. No vote from me...

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Comment by noraneko:
Great lighting on this! I gave you an 8. Underrated for sure!

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Comment by tcmartin:
Wow! I never, ever thought that I would bump into a �Déjà vu� of one of my shots. I must say I am flattered and thank you. I think you did a great job. I totally get those 5 hours you put in � the lighting on this was tough for me as I struggled to get what it was that I had in my head � it was probably just the emotion of that day that was eventually responsible for the required random error to get what I was feeling and was after. Thanks again and great job.

Chris

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Comment by CNovack:
Very nicely done emulation on the original. The main subject is illuminated wonderfully such that we can see many details and the pose of the subject with clarity. My only critique here is that the tones seem a bit cold. Now admittedly that does fit in with the mood you are trying to convey; despair. However, on my monitor I am seeing some warm reddish brown tones in the floor. Bringing out and turning up those tones to a more visible level could help the visual appeal because the warmer tones can add another dimension that would be interesting to the eye. Also by playing around with Brightness/Contrast, Color Balance, Highlight/Midtone/Shadow Adjustment, and perhaps the Gamma Adjustment controls would bring out a more richer, deeper tones to the wood of the Woody for as they appear now the tones are flat and 'cast' in a cold light.

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Comment by Judi:
Good work. I think the light coloured areas of the background on the original give it the punch.

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Comment by Balko:
good job! - 8

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Comment by dnstommy:
great!