Frosted Cove
by Jozi

Comment by Xilebo:
Pity the sky wasn't in this photo, the reflection of the river although strong could have been a nice factor, lack a point of interest

Frosted Cove
by Jozi

Comment by strangeghost:
The deep depth of field is wonderful but the way you clipped the horizon at the top is unfortunate. A little sky is very AA, you know. Still, a nice job. The detail in the reflections off the water is very pleasing.

Frosted Cove
by Jozi

Comment by floyd:
A polarising filter would have helped you keep those reflections under control. I can see why you wanted to keep the forground rocks in shot but it's meant that we lost the horizon out of the top of the shot. Turning the camera portrait might have allowed you to get both in the scene. 6

Antique lace for a new baby
by Jozi

Comment by Simonkasprzak:
where's the white?

Antique lace for a new baby
by Jozi

Comment by riversong:
Very pretty.

Adoption with text
by Jozi

Comment by whatdewuc:
Very effective.

Adoption - Every child deserves a family
by Jozi

Comment by realdealphoto:
excellent image, conveys its message through simple emotion

Stargazers
by Jozi

Comment by LucidLotus:
Lucky kid! I wish I had a telescope myself, great hobby.

The photograph has some wonderful aspects to it as well as filling the challenge. I like the 'dad helping child' sentiment to it as well as the instant feeling of wonder I get when I put myself in the photo and think about looking through a telescope. So the idea and emotion of the image are great!

There are a few technical issues with the photograph that could use a little work. The main one is lighting. There is a odd tone to the image that I see often when I'm doing pictures indoors myself, that may come from insufficient light. The focus is also rather soft, this could relate to the lighting issue as well.

I gave this photo a 4 because there is quite a bit of potential to it, just a few technical aspects that need work. I really like the emotion tied to it.

Adoption - Every child deserves a family
by Jozi

Comment by Kylie:
This would certainly get my attention if I saw it on a billboard. What an emotive capture! Perfect emphasis and lighting.

Adoption - Every child deserves a family
by Jozi

Comment by debitipton:
A subject close to my heart!