Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by aggiedanelover:
The only thing that could have given this more impact is if there were catchlights in his eyes. This is a very powerful shot, his expression is so emotional. Great job!

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by kiwinick:
well seen and captured poverty is evident here not got much

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by Jinjit:
Wow, my favorite for this challenge! This picture is great!
I wish the kids' faces were a little bit more bright since there's a very bright light behind them and their expression is a little bit lost. But still it's a wonderful picture altoghether.

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by tristalisk:
I would have liked a little more light and definition. Otherwise I enjoy this photo. nice work

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by claudia26:
a bit of flash would have helped show the faces better

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by nordicgirl:
Would be nice shot but you got it too heavy contrast of shade.

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by Bud:
Beautiful children. Maybe some fill flahs to take away the extreme shadows.

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by eugene:
very powerfull

Kugeza
by ddng

Comment by whiteroom:
great!

Mirrored Hope
by ddng

Comment by Tranquil:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Hello, Di. I'd first like to say that this photo seems a little bit grainy. It doesn't seem to be an artistically added grain but a color grain which should not really result from a camera such as the 10D. This might have happened due to a bad JPEG compression which, depending on your photo editing software, can be fixed (PM me if you would like help).

Otherwise...I find the photo fairly uninteresting. It is underexposed and the reflection adds some interest, but there is a lack of a focal point. There is nothing that stands out as the actualy subject of the image. I read your comment, and I now understand your concept of hope. Unfortunately, I believe that your title led us to believe that the hope was in the trees for they were mirrored, hence Mirrored Hope. Without a focal point, the idea of hope isn't conveyed obviously so a stronger title may have resulted in a higher score.

As far as this goes for you, I think it is a try again next time situation. Good luck.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to PM me.

Lee