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Goes to show that very often "less is more". It's all about focusing the viewer's attention on detail and giving the imagination a chance to fill in the blanks. 7/7

This is the nicest winter scene I've ever seen anywhere. I want to get lost in this picture. Never mind "nice". This is engaging on many levels. Pure charm.

A wonderful capture!

It looks like arms ready to embrace. I don't know what's in the background: a cloudy sky perhaps, but it contrasts perfectly with the rest of the image. The contrast in the plumage is just right with the head and shoulders and the left eye catching most of the light, the tail somewhat transparent and the left wing shaded. This is worthy of a photography textbook.

First, I think some people need to chill out! Not everyone who handles some straw on a farm is "unfortunate". And anyway, human happiness is not measured by outward appearances such as dollars, cell-phones, creature comforts, etc. And finally, us westerners should stop feeling guilty and responsible for every problem everywhere in the world. We have our own problems and we are not immune from human suffering. So, let's chill!

 

I think the photo is nice, but I wish there was a better use of light: but that's just me: others are raving about the light. Go figure!

The water does not look even. It is higher than the wooden planks which are out of place. Imaginative? Perhaps. Deficient? Certainly.

Absolutely superb!

I ask myself: apart from any preconceived ideas, apart from what I am told or what I presume about this picture, what do I see? Three chimney looking structures, not very well lit or defined, and a small tree. And the sky behind it all is dull. Judging this as an image on its own merit, not trying to interpret anything, I find it to be of little aesthetic value. I see much nicer images in the author's portfolio.

Would have been nice to know the technical details though - equipment used, lens, etc.

Amazing and engaging portrait. An absolute 7/7 piece of art.

This is close to perfect in my book. The only negative aspect is the screeming reflection on the plate: should have been reduced. Otherwise 7/7

This is mediocre bordering on ugly.

Excellent evocative shot!

I don't like the water being blury to the point that it doesn't look like water any more! There is a thread under casual photo discussion on this topic titled "Water blur exaggerated?" with some nice photographs showing a better technique.

There is no other way to rate this than a 7/7 - perfect in every aspect.

A very interesting photo. Almost like a painting.

A very different and a very engaging angle.

Very impressive shot. I've tried to photograph grass and I know how difficult it is to capture in a photo what you see in real life. Well done!

7/7

Beautiful lighting, texture, form, everything!

Perfect in every aspect.

Perfect frame, mood, color, setting ... everything!

I think it's the reflection in the eys that makes this shot so captivating. Congrats.

A truly beautiful image. I would have preferred to see a little more definition in the falling water: other than that it is perfect.

A great capture of the player's physical exertion.

A great conversion of perspective and light.