View February 3, 2008

Critique welcome, thank you.

... what a wonderful and unique shot, Laurent. I love the choice of the shot out over the tidal flats, but the kid in the foreground maks it perfect. Is tentative body position looking out over the edge says it all. This shot works on lots of levels, congratulations.

The abstract feeling of all the different shades of grey in the sand is working really well, and the lighting on the little man and the architecture gives a perfect contrast.

Laurent, very well composed ! the backlight, the in /out differences of light and form and the child are creating a perfect moment in time. Simply beautiful !

Dennis, it is Mont St Michel. I knew you would recognise the place. Mont St Michel was our Sunday promenade with the kids yesterday.

 

Laurent, thanks a lot, glad you like it.

 

Pnina, thank you. I wasn't sure about the effect, but I finally blown out the sky to emphasize contrast between earth and sky. Glad you like it.

The picture is beautifully composed with a great sense of space opening up before the boy (and the viewer). Personally, I don't really care for the borders which I think are unnecessary and take too much attention from the pictures themselves.

Laurent, about the border I agree with Jack, but writing this comment the border is not seen and it is much better, you can change the original one, do you know how?

Jack, Pnina, thank you. Here's a replacement with the white borders I've always used. Just wanted to try something else for a change, you know...

... "Careful, don't go too near the edge!" What was going on in his little-boy mind, do you think?

This is a beauty .... !

Dennis, actually the big glass window didn't impress my kids too much, you know how kids are! But it's quite an experience to think of the height at which the cloister was built and admire the wonderful view one has from there.

 

Popeye, thank you very much. Really nice having your visit, I'm glad you like it. I like your work very much and value your opinion.

Looks like I'm a bit late to the party here, but it is a wondrous image. As has been said, the child is central to the success of this one. Beautiful tones and composition.

Thank you David, you're never late and it's always a pleasure reading you anytime.

Wonderfully composed with excellent tones. I like this very much. Regards...

Joe, thanks for your kind and encouraging words. Much appreciated. I was very much impressed by your last posts. The dancing couple is already among my all-time favorites.

Absolutely fantastic. The slight angle adds a slight edge of drama. Too close!! The gray expanse below is so interesting. Almost like jumping off into an abstract painting. I like the white borders better than the black because as Jack mentioned the black competes. Great work.

Wonderful execution of space and scale with the emotive story I get from the boy in a big world.

As has lately been the case with your submissions, you've managed to dazzle us with a wonderful sight. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Thank you very much. It's been quite a nice surprise for me finding so many of you guys among my very favorite shooters commenting on this one. I'm honored.

Beautiful and perfect in every aspect. Congrats !

Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm glad you like it.

Hello Laurent .Very interesting your composition and colors .

Thanks Daniel. I appreciate.