Everything is off with this photo, but you get only one chance to shoot a scene like this. I hope somebody will disregard the apparent flaws and search for more...
This is probably the highest commenter average on a photograph with more than 5 in-challenge comments that I have ever seen. This would be one of my two choices for the Lensbaby contest EXCEPT that they want a very clear in-focus sweet spot (which I don't necessarily agree with, but it is their contest!) This is, however, an EXCELLENT example of how well a Lensbaby can add feeling to an already great scene.
I love the dream-like quality of this image. Gave it a 9 during voting, and I wish it had finished higher. Congrats for deciding to with this though, its something different from the usual entries.
Was hoping to see this one come in a lot higher, but I was afraid too many people would see it as flawed. Now that I know the blown highlights were not intentional, I see this as an excellent save of this shot with your treatment of it.
Bumping from 9 to 10 on a second look through. the light and exposure absolutely make this shot. Feels like kids playing in the streets of a small Italian village. Wowza.
That's awesome. I know a lot of people would want the faces to be recognizable, but I think that's part of what makes me like the photo so much; the anonymity of youth. While I for one didn't have such a cool ally to play in growing up, I can remember similar scenes in my childhood.
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