We Are Family
by scarbrd

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Aw man seeing this shot makes me miss NOLA. I used to go at least once a month. I don't know these performers but man that kid with the trumpet is playing his heart out. Nice shot I like the b&w. I think its a nice touch. Nice DOF. Good job. Happy shooting.

Up for air
by mrjssims

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Interesting take on this challenge, It did quite well in voting too. The color of the water is great I love that deep blue color contrasted with the brown on the frog. That just works for me. I think your crop is a bit too tight on the left. It almost seems to be crowding his webbed foot a bit. Happy shooting

Angry with Myself
by RyanW

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Not really what I expected from this challenge but still a good and fun shot. I love the subject matter. The images are crisp and clean......and the colors are nice. Good job. Happy shooting

Standing Strong
by Drake

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I am not a stock photographer so I don't know if this would actually qualify as stock. However it is a nice shot. I disagree with the comment below about the sky. I like the mean looking clouds. For me that adds interest. Also I don't think the crop is bad and I like the detail given to the tree and grass. Happy shooting.

~ Wisteria ~
by Ja-9

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Nice shot Janine. I'm sure in another challenge this would have done much better. As you know free studies are difficult. Not a bad score anyway. Nice colors and nice DOF. I do think your crop on top is a little tight. It looks like some of the flower is cut off. Happy shooting

The After Party
by Jackson_H

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I like this it reminds me of New Orleans mardi gras and all of those Masquerade balls. The lighting is good...even though I would have liked to see more detail in the chair behind her head. Your model is nice and the subject matter is nice. Good job. Happy shooting

Onanoko
by MAK

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Nice portrait. I like the lighting setup. It really works with your model. Also the fact that you chose to do this in b&w is nice. There is one thing that bothers me though. The top of her hair knot is cut off. I would have liked to see the entire hair knot. Also a flower in the hair would have been nice but definitely not required. Overall good shot. Happy shooting.

Moonglow
by Drake

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I think you got robbed... You only got a 4.9....Come on people this is better than that. I think that this is an awesome shot...and technically difficult to do. There are nice textures. The shot is very clean and crisp. All of this put together make a very nice shot. The only thing I can think of is you got some DNMC voters. Happy shooting.

The Cook.
by romil

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I will start out by saying that I do like your shot. It appears that others agree with me based on your score. However I am torn with the stickers on the glass on the left. Part of me sais the need to go....Then another part of me sais no they add interest too the shot. I do think they add interest but I don't like the fact that they are cut off on the left. Good job. Happy shooting.

Low Tide
by Qiki

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Nice score for a free study. I like the haze on the horizon, That definitely adds to the overall shot. I love the look of the sand. The reflections are definitely nice. The sun is a bit intense...but it's supposed to be.

It looks to me like having the boats rest on their centerboards/keels would damage the boats. I guess not.