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Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge

There is a lovely feeling of space with the distant figures on an empty beach for a child full of life to run free who makes a very strong focal point to give the image scale and with his pose a dynamic quality. The waves complete that dynamism together with the lovely shapes the sea has carved out of the beach. Given the dynamics of the beach and sea against the much less interesting sky this is one where I would have used the reverse balance with the beach dominating. I like the near mono/pastel tones. Thanks for another lovely entry Janine

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Comment by tvsometime:
Patience and time spent looking then clicking pays off. Especially here. Unusual and effective near monochrome shore-scape.

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Comment by tnun:
I like the strange drama of this, the lilac tones, the shallows, the alien buildings, the boy and his tiny parents, the sole gull.

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Comment by jomari:
Wonderful! I love the colour and the little splash of orange t-shirt makes the boy stand out. Top 3.

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Comment by Melethia:
Would also work well for Purple. I like the gull best of all!

It's all about the story....
by Ja-9

Comment by tnun:
lovely double candid.

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Comment by Teafran:
Another example of where a good top crop - say 1/4 off the top - would have improved the image a lot - give it some focus on the subject matter. Still, a nice image.

Who's There
by Ja-9

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes to the challenge well

This looks like a little owl, at least thats what its known as in the UK if indeed it is a similar bird. If so, the colours are not true, your bird has a distinct reddish hue whereas the bird I am referring to most definitely does not it is much more brownish. Assuming the colours are correct and it is a different bird I like your off-centre composition which hides any tell-tale jesses of a falconers bird making it look a more natural wild bird capture which it may be. The detail of the bird is lovely with those gorgeous eyes dominating. Thanks for your entry janine.

It's all about the story....
by Ja-9

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge well

You're right, the gossip is as much a part of the experience as the hair itself. Your image captures well one of many moments where the mirrored eye contact is engaging both in an important part of the story that takes precedence over the immediate task itself. It is nicely captured in a candid way that feels totally natural and therefore convincing. Your composition is excellent including the foreground tray and soft focus background shows that we are at the hairdressers as opposed to a home setting. The mono processing is good and suits the subject well, the exposure is perfect with good detail throughout and positioned in such a way as to block out the bright light of the window. Another great entry Janine, well done.

It's all about the story....
by Ja-9

Comment by tvsometime:
Love the boredom scintillatingly captured. bump