Mellow 'Cello
by menele

Comment by bubeltrubel:
like the shadow

Pure Joy
by menele

Comment by PHOTOKID:
Great Candid, and capture of emotion

Father and Son
by menele

Comment by Nuzzer:
Hi from the Critique Club.

Fit: The image fits the challenge well.

Composition: Generally I've never minded photos that center the subject too much but I think that is the main problem in this image. Not only are the people right in the middle of the image but the "horizon" (the bottom of the fence) is a bit close to the middle.

Technical: The lighting is a bit "middle of the day". Slightly less exposure would have helped a bit.

Feel: The idea of the shot is great. It has an emotional link with the viewer and hopefully it is something that we can all relate to in some way. Without the technical issues mentioned above and byt the commenters this would have done a lot better.

PM me if you have any queries

Pure Joy
by menele

Comment by briantammy:
looks like he's having a good time.

Pure Joy
by menele

Comment by pamelasue:
nice color saturation ... wish the image was slightly sharper

Pure Joy
by menele

Comment by JohnnyPhD:
too busy

Pure Joy
by menele

Comment by kolasi:
Nice candid and nice framing with the heads in the foreground

A Question of Balance
by menele

Comment by karmat:
A sharper focus on his face would have helped this shot, I think. Great expression captured.

A Question of Balance
by menele

Comment by jonfrommk:
I love the expression, it almost appears as if he is wondering what he is doing with a plate on a stick. Good candid, though possibly the focus could have been a bit tighter on the main subject

Why Do We Fight?
by menele

Comment by MaryO:
This is a particularly well-done take on this concept. The greens have more yellow to them than I'd like, but the composition and perspective are terrific and evoke sadness quite effectively.