Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by RonBeam:
That joyful expression says it all. Great portrait!

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by Jammur:
2nd look - Kid's got an award winning smile.
Center axis flash really flatens out what would have been a great photo.
Check the tips on using your flash, there's a lot of them online.
Also, turn the date off on your camera, if you can. You got the topic expressed well, but technically a 6.

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by ptiteclochette:
It's a shame the lighting is all to pot.

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by gurlwithapen:
what a cutie!! :)

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by Jutilda:
This has a snap shot feel to it. I like the clarity, the darling expression and the smooth skin tones, but in order for this to have a truly artful feel, it needs more thoughtful placement. The crop is tight and I think it would be much more effective if he were standing on a stage at his school, or perhaps outside, with more negative space and good DOF. Just some suggestions. The subject matter is really appealing - just needs better execution.

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by KiwiNessie:
Adorable.

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by loseme:
This is great, the lighting in nice.

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by Outdoorgrrl:
I've been casting votes for quite a few pictures now and this is the first one I actually see what the subject is proud of. Nice job.

Pride for my Country
by amyrh

Comment by Suki:
nice concept. Too much neat Image.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree
by amyrh

Comment by Pedxer:
All sillyness aside I think this photo grows on me the more time I spend looking at it.