First:
trunbuns Great tones, setting and take on the theme. I'm not so keen on the centre-focussed composition, or the high angle, but a pleasing photo all around.
Runner-up:
pringles Unlike others here, I think there's a nice connection here to the theme. I like the colours and the composition, but the excessive noise lowers the overall effectiveness of the image.
Comments:
alterno69: A beautiful photo, probably the best in the thread, I just wish you'd included some of the child's family members.
Jasoneyu: Nice tones and an interesting setting, but, like someone else mentioned, it's too bad that the subjects aren't in better focus.
Lumix: A cute take on the theme, but it's too bad you didn't have your 70-200mm with you. A much tighter crop would have done wonders.
UltimaPooh: A nice, atypical expression on the child's face. But, like alterno69's photo, I find myself wishing that there was another family member in the frame.
Great photos, all around! Thanks to everyone who participated. And extra thanks to those who have voted for my photo.
1. Aidan - an obvious take on this theme, could be on stock photography sites under 'family', but that's not necessarily a bad thing. As always your photos are quality, with a personal style that doesn't overshadow the photo itself, if you understand what I mean.
Thanks, dude. Even when I decided on the theme, I knew I'd be going for something more traditional. I appreciate your comment about my style, and that it doesn't overshadow the photograph itself. I think that's an important aspect of the photography that I've worked hard on developing over the years.
