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Challenge: Contre-Jour VIII (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra
Location: Gatesville, Texas (USA)
Date: Apr 19, 2026
Aperture: 2.2
ISO: 40
Shutter: 1
Date Uploaded: Apr 21, 2026

 A candid moment when my kids were playing sweetly together at a park we stopped at on our way home from a family trip to west Texas. It was a half-day's drive home, so they needed to let off some steam.


*** AFTER ROLLOVER ***

Wow! This one was all over the place on the scoring, but it seems to have gotten a significant boost in the final hours of voting. That almost never happens for me here--usually it's the opposite. LOL

Thanks to everyone for the wonderful comments and favorites. This one will be a really fun family memory for all of us.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 33
Avg (all users): 7.4063
Avg (participants): 7.3913
Avg (non-participants): 7.4444
Views since voting: 84
Views during voting: 75
Votes: 32
Comments: 14
Favorites: 3 (view)

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AuthorThread
 04/30/2026 12:30:56 AM
This was one of my favorites! Congratulations on the blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/29/2026 06:58:32 PM
When I saw this photo I thought man,"I wish I took it" I knew immediately it was yours. You're very blessed to still have young children, such a pocket of joy. A snap moment in time that lifts the spirits, congratulations on your win!.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/29/2026 06:44:59 PM
A beautiful and heartfelt composition. It really captures your children's enthusiasm and love of life. So well done and with a cell phone none the less!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/29/2026 03:05:40 PM
My top pick. Absolutely love this! Congratulations!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/29/2026 01:58:05 PM
Congratulations, Beautiful motion in your image!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/29/2026 08:02:09 AM
When dreams and cinematography collide 🤩 Best in show... congratulations Johnathan
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/28/2026 11:46:14 PM
beautiful as shattered glass.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/28/2026 10:20:15 PM
My favorite in this challenge. You nailed it! Just the right amount of sunlight obscuring the subject while still maintaining enough subject material to keep the viewer interested.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/27/2026 03:19:06 AM
Wonderful imagined motion, with that star burst.

Great moment.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/25/2026 03:31:22 PM
Haven't seen one of those in years! Brings back memories of childhood.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2026 12:12:27 PM
Excellent timing, and a wonderful flow.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2026 11:44:46 AM
Nice, friendly, happy times together. Love this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2026 03:16:41 AM
Composition: 9
Technical: 9
Creativity: 10
Appeal: 9
Challenge: 10
Overall Score: 10 Weighted, NOT calculated

One of my top picks!

Note: If you're interested in my voting methodology...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/22/2026 07:14:21 AM
This is fantastic. Nicely done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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