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tinkie2010


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Challenge: Kids With Toys (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Location: umhlanga
Date: Dec 24, 2010
Aperture: 9
ISO: 450
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Children
Date Uploaded: Dec 26, 2010

Taken on holiday. Flash was used. Basic editing was done.

Statistics
Place: 38 out of 51
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Avg (commenters): 6.2000
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Views since voting: 774
Views during voting: 323
Votes: 150
Comments: 6
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01/06/2011 12:06:41 PM
Critique Club Comment

Great, amusing shot. The upside-down "Play" on the left computer, combined with the intense, yet almost sour, expression on the girl's face gives it a very social commentary vibe that is both meaningful and funny.

The composition/crop is also excellent, although I am not sure that the white border bands on the top and bottom actually add anything to the image. The coincidental mirroring of the wave of the lines on the sofa to the lines on the girl's dress works very well - in general the play of stripes across the image give a real sense of jumbled movement that contrasts nicely with the static appearance of the girls.

Contrast could be backed off a bit, but the harshness of the processing adds to the whole feel of the photo.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/02/2011 04:18:46 AM
You have captured the declining spirit of a whole new generation! As much as I hate to say it, but it is true. Children used to smile happily when playing, they do not any more :(

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12/30/2010 11:41:28 PM
The expressions are priceless! I even quite like the jumble of way too many striped things.
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12/29/2010 11:36:44 PM
Cute. Processing is a bit harsh.
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12/29/2010 02:16:35 PM
wow, the contrast makes my eyes a little screwy, and while a scene we can all relate to, the expressions and poses are not too flattering.
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12/27/2010 04:57:45 PM
I think the border on this image is not needed and is quite distratcting.
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