Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by DennisF:
Too cute. Excellent compostiion and tones.

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by KarenB:
nicely done! good job!

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This image gives me the feeling of innocence - not just of a child, but of a free spirit. The shadow and use of sun for light is at the perfect angle, and the composition repeats that. Great leading lines with the footprints taking the eye from the lower left corner to the child at the upper right corner. The perspective used (angle of camera to subject) is perfect to give just the right negative space.
You don't need to see this child's face. She represents all people.
I love this image. Congrats!

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by DrJOnes:
Superb composition and excellent capture of the moment. It really works well in B&W too! I must confess: since the start of the voting process, I've been asking myself how to deal with the children images. I wonder if they belong in a nude challenge. Don't get me wrong here; I KNOW their nudity is shown in a very sweet and innocent way, as children should be shown, in all their splendor and simplicity. And yours is the perfect example of how good a photo of a nude child can be. I just question the validity of this type of shot in the context of a Nude Challenge on DPC, as I don't feel it is a "nude shot" but more a "innocent shild" shot. Regardless, who am I to judge? :-) I give you a 7 for a superb photo. Congrats.

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by lmhr:
as a lot of entrees this week have proven. it's not easy to shoot a nude photo. this, while being totally different from what I think it's a "nude", it beautiful! love the composition and the sense of movement. of course the foot prints make the shot. great job. be prepared for a ribbon. : )

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by rj324:
Great capture, very nice moment indeed! 8.

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by agwright:
great photo and the tones are just right.

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by adine:
this is a favorite of mine. The shaddow is so sharp, and those little wet footprints leading in from the edge.

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by justine:
No matter if this shot wins here or not.........it is fantastic!!!!!!!! I think this is just a great shot. I like every aspect here....the light, the tones, the focus. The only small flaw or disruption--- is the line in the sidewalk at the top. It could be removed with ease. Wonderful work, very good. #1 for me.

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by Kavey:
Not what one would think of for a nude but an excellent one, nonetheless!
I love the composition of this - that diagonal leading line of little wet footprints is both "darling" and compositionally/ graphically appealing. I also like the question it raises about where she is marching off to. Her wonderful pose makes for an interesting shadow shape too.
Only minor point -ve point I'd make is that there seem to be some highlights that are a little blown out on her botton, shoulders and back of her legs, though I can see that the natural light was quite strong.
I think this is a lovely lovely entry.

Free Spirit
by Sonifo

Comment by lemming:
The footprints and shadows add interest to what I might otherwise have considered a slight cop-out (using a child model). I might have liked to see a bit of her other leg if possible.