After the Rain
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Comment by MaryO:
I think I've used that title before ;-) Pretty colors. I'd probably prefer that the main flower not have OOF foreground areas, but I'm rarely a fan of OOF foreground elements.

Daydreamer
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Comment by bmartuch:
Love this shot. Nice job. I like the wide crop.

Northern Exposure
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Comment by Luci11e:
I Love this....going in my favs

Troubled Soul (Tribute to Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl)
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Comment by odriew:
This would have been great in another challenge but it is overshadowed by some of the same entries with the same original inspiration. 6

Foliage Frame
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Comment by menele:
Great location, although perhaps a little too much dark foreground foliage?

Troubled Soul (Tribute to Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl)
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Comment by bvy:
I'm judging these harder since there are so many of them. This is good, but one doesn't get the feeling here of trial and trouble and (to my eyes) terror that one gets from the McCurry photo. She just looks sad. This is an excellent photo in its own right, but aside from the pose and headdress, it doesn't in my opinion owe a whole lot to McCurry.

Troubled Soul (Tribute to Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl)
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Comment by MacDonald:
I like your take on the AG. Her eyes are well done, right down to the catch lights in the same place as the original. Well photographed.

Troubled Soul (Tribute to Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl)
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Comment by scooter97:
I like the lighting. Maybe the skin tone is a bit too warm?

Foliage Frame
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Comment by jupetz:
I like the way the water trickles down from one corner to the other.

Troubled Soul (Tribute to Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl)
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Comment by marvin:
It is not just this photo, it is for them all. Come on be a little more creative here!