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03/17/2009 10:22:01 PM			 | 
		
		| Absolutely adorable. Dark background set this off. Only "hot" spot is on chair back, and it helps draw attention to his face. The bow tie is a great touch. |  
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03/17/2009 11:42:50 AM			 | 
		
		| I like this, he looks so cute in that outfit, such a great contrast between what you expect and what you see. |  
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03/17/2009 10:18:35 AM			 | 
		
		| Very sensitive image...delicate tones work really well here.  +1 |  
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03/17/2009 09:48:18 AM			 | 
		
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03/17/2009 06:33:49 AM			 | 
		
		| Great portrait with excellent lighting and nice smooth tones. |  
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03/16/2009 10:26:38 PM			 | 
		
		| Beautiful lighting works very well with his flawless skin. |  
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03/16/2009 01:23:37 PM			 | 
		
		| Great lighting and expression.  Nice shot. |  
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03/16/2009 10:57:04 AM			 | 
		
		beautiful moment a bit dark but still its seven from me (i think that this could be some of the tops ;D 
 
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03/16/2009 07:57:39 AM			 | 
		
		| Oh so beautiful! Warms my heart :) I love your lighting design and the simplicity of the image just works brilliantly. |  
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03/16/2009 02:49:36 AM			 | 
		
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03/15/2009 11:25:03 PM			 | 
		
		| nice tone and great PP job |  
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03/15/2009 08:45:16 PM			 | 
		
		| i like it, but i don't see the fight more determination than fight |  
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03/15/2009 05:06:57 PM			 | 
		
		| Lovely shot but my eyes were drawn straight to the blemish on the left side of the vest. |  
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03/15/2009 03:18:42 PM			 | 
		
		Interpretation of Topic: Interesting Selection.
 Photography: Sharp!
 Viewers Reaction: Love This! |  
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03/15/2009 08:03:08 AM			 | 
		
		| Nice portrait.  This will have to come back out at his high school graduation.  Great soft light. |  
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03/15/2009 07:25:18 AM			 | 
		
		| nice lighting, a tighter crop would be nice, not too big a fan with a black background n this case.7 |  
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03/15/2009 02:38:07 AM			 | 
		
		| This is really great work.  Would like to see it with the highlights pumped up a little bit but still very clean portrait |  
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03/15/2009 01:53:21 AM			 | 
		
		| Wonderful portrati, love the lighting and post processing. |  
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03/14/2009 11:33:10 PM			 | 
		
		| Beautiful Lighting here! 7 |  
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03/14/2009 10:55:14 PM			 | 
		
		| What a sweet photo, love his outfit. |  
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03/14/2009 10:47:43 AM			 | 
		
		| He looks cute all dressed up. |  
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03/14/2009 09:54:32 AM			 | 
		
		| Great lighting. I love the fancy outfit and solemn expression. |  
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03/14/2009 09:18:41 AM			 | 
		
		| great technicals. Thought provoking. |  
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03/14/2009 12:05:12 AM			 | 
		
		| Bet he runs for president one day. Very nice photo. |  
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03/13/2009 11:34:11 PM			 | 
		
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03/13/2009 10:23:32 PM			 | 
		
		I wonder how many people said something about this being underexposed...
 
 I don't see that at all. I see that the light is intentionally low. Light is a frequent metaphor for knowledge, so the light being low could easily be referring to the boy's early stage of learning development.
 
 I could be wrong on the intent here, but it does look intentional.
 
 Just for fun, I'm goin9 to give you a vote to help with that. :) |  
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03/13/2009 09:57:39 PM			 | 
		
		| you caught his concentration expertly - nice work |  
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03/13/2009 08:57:16 PM			 | 
		
		great soft image- nice use of light. 
 (stain on his shirt?) |  
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03/13/2009 08:13:53 PM			 | 
		
		Oh... I really like the background fading to black with the adorable child so highlighted.   What a wonderful memory of his writing skills.   This will be gone in a moment!  I'm so glad you captured it! 
 
  
 
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03/13/2009 12:12:31 PM			 | 
		
		| Nice shot..I like the emotions and the colors. |  
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03/13/2009 10:50:13 AM			 | 
		
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03/13/2009 09:34:05 AM			 | 
		
		| The stain on the vest is distracting.. the lighting is wonderful! |  
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03/13/2009 07:35:26 AM			 | 
		
		| Lovely portrait. Hope he didn't had to pose too long. Nice sober use of the light. |  
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03/13/2009 03:51:01 AM			 | 
		
		| Marvellous!  The lighting is a little duller than I'd like but very engaging |  
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03/13/2009 02:41:39 AM			 | 
		
		| Your centered composition works very well here.  I would like to see just a little more light on the boy, especially his face. |  
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03/13/2009 01:18:14 AM			 | 
		
		| Oh so little, nice lighting. |  
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03/13/2009 12:19:18 AM			 | 
		
		| great softness and light - love the expression! |  
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03/12/2009 05:56:43 PM			 | 
		
		| what a handsome little fellow, you've got great lighting on this |  
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03/12/2009 05:43:56 PM			 | 
		
		| This image is very dark.  Perhaps a bit of exposure and/or levels adjustment could brighten it up a bit. |  
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03/12/2009 01:24:04 PM			 | 
		
		My husband has a little suit so similar to that in a photo that was taken when he was 3. Some things are timeless. 
 
 Adorable little boy. I like the diagonal line created by the pen. |  
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03/12/2009 11:43:42 AM			 | 
		
		| A commercial for education funding! |  
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03/12/2009 06:07:43 AM			 | 
		
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03/12/2009 02:51:27 AM			 | 
		
		| I stared at this for quite some time and just when I was about to score it, I noticed the stain on his vest. Bummer. That'll cost ya 3 points. ...just kidding. I'll pretend I didn't see it. :D |  
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03/11/2009 11:40:23 PM			 | 
		
		| Serious little man. So cute. |  
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03/11/2009 11:15:01 PM			 | 
		
		| Nice soft look to this shot. I might like to see a bit more contrast but this low contrast version really creates the soft mood I think. |  
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03/11/2009 08:29:17 PM			 | 
		
		| like the lighting and balance of tones |  
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03/11/2009 08:08:27 PM			 | 
		
		| Voted earlier coming back to leave comments now. The lighting on this is wonderful, the colors are excellent, and the scene sets up a story. I like the concentration on this little boy's face as he ever so neatly practices his letters. As much as he is concentrating hard, he also has a look that he would rather be outside and playing for there is a slight frown on his lips. So the fight for knowledge here, to me at least, is the struggle to stay motivated to finish...and *then* get the reward of playtime. He also appears so prime and proper with the vest and bow tie that I get the sense of being transported back to the Old West with Sunday School and wearing your sunday best. I tried to read what the page on the right hand side but I feel you will quite understand that I do not wish to pick up my monitor and turn it upside down to read it. I can see that he is clearly practicing writing letters on the lines (looks like the letter 'p'). |  
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03/11/2009 08:03:27 PM			 | 
		
		| Borders on being a little dark but I think that is OK. Maybe a slightly warmer tone? Fantastic otherwise- just small points. 9 |  
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03/11/2009 06:37:41 PM			 | 
		
		| I adore his little outfit!  How cute is a little boy in bowtie and cuffs?????  Just a little dark overall. |  
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03/11/2009 05:52:26 PM			 | 
		
		| This guy will be a teachers dream student for years to come. :) |  
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03/11/2009 03:18:39 PM			 | 
		
		| i like the composition and the light, but the title is a little confusing. |  
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03/11/2009 12:36:31 PM			 | 
		
		| Perfect even in the imperfection, and a lovely story told.. |  
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03/11/2009 10:36:12 AM			 | 
		
		| I like the subdued lighting. |  
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03/11/2009 08:46:22 AM			 | 
		
		| Seems a bit dark.  A crop to bring him closer to the viewer may have been stronger. |  
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03/11/2009 07:59:28 AM			 | 
		
		| This is ok. I dont really see anything different about it or that makes me think wow but nice lighting and he is cute! |  
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03/11/2009 04:43:24 AM			 | 
		
		| Dressed up in his Sunday best. Lovely capture. |  
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03/11/2009 04:39:40 AM			 | 
		
		| great portrait and lighting |  
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03/11/2009 04:27:40 AM			 | 
		
		| Nice shot, I'm just wishing it were brighter. Lovely light on the subject though. |  
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03/11/2009 03:55:48 AM			 | 
		
		| Perfect scene. Perfect light. Title fits well, especially if you meant to spel like that. |  
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03/11/2009 12:57:34 AM			 | 
		
		| Really nice light,  cute outfit.  The plain black pen works visually, but I'd have put something older looking in his hand.  Then again I collect foutain pens and my friends call me a pen snob :) |  
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