Burt's Bee
by sohappy_02

Comment by Paul:
Deserved a higher finish. I gave it an 8.

Burt's Bee
by sohappy_02

Comment by idp:
Very intriguing 10

Burt's Bee
by sohappy_02

Comment by tanguera:
Very odd image. The turned away face and expression are intriguing, as though he's in some sort of pain (emotional? bee inflicted?), but is proud to show us he bee.

Burt's Bee
by sohappy_02

Comment by nixter:
I'm really enjoying the crop/comp here. Great expression on his face! : )

The One Who Counts Most
by sohappy_02

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Cute picture of your baby girl, I suspect she will have to get used to having her picture taken for challenges :-)

Lighting looks to be ambient, composition is pretty straightforward, your settings are fine for the subject. However the choice of blankie in b/w - and contrasting patterns with stripes in foreground and spots in background - lends a coldness to the shot which is at odds with how you feel about your child. A blanket in a warmer tone, even the archetypal soft pink for a little girl, would add both depth and warmth. A more colourful top on her (so long as it didn't have a busy pattern) may have helped too.

So overall a pleasant portrait, good technique, just think a little more in terms of the concept, what you a a proud/loving parent, want to convey to the viewer.

Keep up the good work and keep shooting!

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan

small and deadly
by sohappy_02

Comment by Jason_Cross:
Shallow DOF works with this one.

small and deadly
by sohappy_02

Comment by paynekj:
A good idea, but I feel you needed to get the hunter in focus rather than it's prey

small and deadly
by sohappy_02

Comment by ceaston01:
Great photo

lady slipper
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Comment by Ammie:
This was my top choice. Pity it did not win. Congrats

lady slipper
by sohappy_02

Comment by nibbles:
well done and congrats