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August 11, 2009
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A young stranger: Quebec Rainbow gathering 2009: Aûbe 4 years old


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Critique by ~kelinder Aug 11, 2009, 2:07:52 PM
I think this is a very successful photograph. The subject is very involving with her open expression and enough information (towel, straps of swimming suit, slightly damp hair) for the viewer to tell that she's just been swimming and might be a little chilled. The color of the towel works perfectly in the environment and the contrasting color of the sunset is very nice. The overall pallet, while cool, doesn't feel cold possibly because of the dominance of purple rather than blue - which also gives it a rich, full feeling. The out of focus background, of course, calls attention to the foreground but it also emphasizes the fold in the towel and the strands of hair over her face.

Compositionally the elements reinforce the point of the photograph - the subject's face. The central vertical folds of the towel return the viewer to her face as do the horizon and the tree branches - in fact the tree branches seem to be reaching down to touch her.

Hope that helps. Best of luck!
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Mood: Love ~ColourfulRhythm Oct 28, 2011
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~xxcaramelxx Sep 29, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Sweet girl :)
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~sashimidragon Apr 12, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Such a beautiful child! Her eyes are so expressive, it feels as though she knows something we adults don't. We've forgotten how to be that innocent and open. Wonderful capture.
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!Canon2010 Apr 8, 2011
You've been featured here: [link] :D
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~TheEpiphanie Feb 16, 2011
wonderful!
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~chafe Dec 28, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
The dominance of the purple is done beautifully. I guess I hadn't really understood until now how important unity of color is to a photograph, not just a drawing. In principle that's obvious, but hey, I'm learning as I go.

She is a truly arresting subject who holds the camera beautifully. I do wonder if she's normally so reserved as she looks, or if you captured a millisecond's calm in the four-year-old whirlwind. Really, I've never looked back at a piece so many times while commenting. There's post-processing, sure, but this is one case where the mood, light, everything - justifies it.

That said, I'm glad you've ventured away from it in a few of your photos too. Dramatic presentation is not everything.
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~BenoitAubry Nov 29, 2010   Photographer
Quelle belle expression d'innocence. Bien réussi!
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~taracaldwell Oct 24, 2010
beautiful.
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!IngridSorensen Aug 9, 2010
This is so heart-shattering cute...
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~Terrific-Tampax Jun 26, 2010
gorgeos
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