Wedding Photographer
by rhommel

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Following up on my comment:

Sorry about the rather opinionated comment. I've been trying to word my comments better than the one I left you, and meant to come back and refine it, but somehow missed doing so.

What most of your commenters had to say rings true. The tilt is a distraction here, and the photo could have been much stronger with just a little change of perspective, or even just a rotation in post-process.

Someone once gave me advice on how to use tilting effectively in a photograph. Told me that anything between 0 and 10% was a mistake. That it would look like an accident, and that it would come across as just sloppiness. If you choose to use it to effect, always go above 10% in your grade.

Of course, I never figured out how to measure it effectively. lol.

Anyway, there's some clarification for my original thoughts, which are my opinion only.

Veteran Combat Medic
by kleski

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Following up on my comment:

Not much to add to my original comment. Can't win them all! :)

Occupation - Mother 24/7
by kristat123

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Following up on my comment:

Seems that the only comments you didn't mark as helpful were the only ones that were actually trying to help a little. Shame, that.

I know it's hard to separate your love for your child from the objectivity of your art, but it'll actually help you very much in the long run if you can manage to do so.

This photo could have benefited a lot from just a very little too. More use of natural light, more attention to toning and contrast, a little more experimentation with angles and pose.

Strive to improve always.

Summer Shower (I photograph landscapes in my retirement)
by Bear_Music

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Following up on my comment:

I'm sure that my comment didn't help much, but just wanted to pass on how I was feeling.

Perhaps the fact that it moved me to comment at all says something.

Raise awareness and fundraise for animals
by suemack

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Following up on my comment:

I see someone else had the same suggestion I did. I wanted to point it out though, because it's something I find myself doing a lot, and I like to pass on my experiences when I can.

So I hope I helped somewhat. The expression on the dog, however, is really great.

Dentistry
by GolferDDS

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Following up on my comment:

I expected this to do way better. One of two 8s I gave in the challenge.
Congrats on finishing over 6 though. This would look fantastic as an 11x14 behind your receptionist!

Daydreaming Student
by Trumpeteer4

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Following up on my comment:

Well, I guess I was the only one that thought the pose looked forced. Hope that didn't offend you.

Great finish, and it *is* a nice photo.

I, The Chicken Farmer
by LadyK

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Following up on my comment:

Looks like I'm the only one that nitpicked the dirty glass. lol.

Great finish.

Window washer
by kolasi

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Following up on my comment:

Well, congrats on finishing fairly high. I hope you weren't too offended by my comment, but the thought sticks with me. I can only imagine where this would have finished in a challenge called "Perspective"!

Wedding Photographer
by jtf6agent

Comment:
Following up on my comment.

I thought this would place higher too, and when I got to page 2 and still didn't see this, I was a little shocked. It was an 8 from me, but I guess you can't win them all.

Brad has some interesting points. I didn't notice the finger creases myself, but it seems a couple of people did. He's right though, now that I see them, it's almost all I see.

Anway, I like this shot, and it was one of my highest scoring, so be proud, no matter where it ended up.