Standing By
by kleski

Comment by Alicia:
In response to your post in the forums:

During voting I liked this photo and gave it a 6. The colors are rich and to me, the soft focus adds to the ambiance. It conveys that there was an actual scene unfolding.

That said, I didn't check to see how long you've been on DPC, but know that anything out of focus when it's not the challenge topic is regularly unforgiven by the majority of the voters. Regardless of how great it looks.

A dilemma I face all the time is - do I shoot and submit what is 'me' and what I like, or do I shoot what I know will do well? In any case, good luck with future submissions.

Alicia

The Golden Age of Roses
by kleski

Comment by Kel27:
I like what you decided to use, the idea was unique and makes for an elagent photograph

Passport Photo From Hell
by kleski

Comment by kolasi:
very authentic , i like it 9

Standing By
by kleski

Comment by undieyatch:
An overall soft water color like quality is rather attractive. I think a good study of the fireman.

Standing By
by kleski

Comment by trevytrev:
seems a bit oof

Remember when it was just the two of us?
by kleski

Comment by Damzel:
CUTE...lol

Standing By
by kleski

Comment by brotherwarren:
out of focus?

Passport Photo From Hell
by kleski

Comment by tootsweet:
You know what they say, "If you look as good as your passport, you shouldn't be travelling."

Standing By
by kleski

Comment by Kel27:
This photograph is a little blury

Passport Photo From Hell
by kleski

Comment by snaffles:
lighting here does look very authentic. 7