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Sofia at a Starbucks store in St. Augustine, Florida. She was looking at cookies and I snuck around and got a picture of her, holding the camera at my hip since I wanted to shoot from her perspective.

I'm glad she didn't notice me, since whenever she sees the camera now, she runs around screaming, trying to hide.

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Submitted on: January 3, 2010
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Resolution: 900×707

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Critique by =jonathoncomfortreed Jan 4, 2010, 1:05:50 PM

Very cool picture, I'm impressed with your style and you've created a very lovely shot. This is a great capture of Sofia's (I hope I have the name right) perspective, and you've implemented some pretty cool photographic talents to get this.

First of all, I'm amazed that you got this when she runs from the camera. The fact that you took this at your hip shows that you'll work hard to get a shot, and in my opinion, it really benefited the picture. Because you're at her level and she has totally no idea you're taking a picture, it seems so much more real.
Even more impressive is the clarity you achieved. Especially considering the limited window of time you had to get this picture. I can't tell if this is cropped or not, but the framing is great as well.

One thing I would suggest is a larger depth of focus, because the cookies are rather out focus. However, that's not much of an issue because the focus on Sofia creates a really special moment. Her expression is perfect and totally oblivious to the camera – wonderful work.

The only thing I have a problem with is the title, which does not need to be in all capital letters, but really that's you're decision and doesn't need to be included in an art critique.

Love it!

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Critique by ~AndySimmons Jan 4, 2010, 9:23:40 AM

"This is unbelievable!" That was my first thought when I saw this. The perspective is my favorite part of this photo. You let us into the girl's world, showing some huge cookies in the foreground. This photo makes me want to be a kid again!

I love the lighting. The cookies are so bright, they probably shine like treasures in her eyes! The blue or green tint/black & white contrast is great, I would say nearly perfect. Some would perhaps say that the light is too bright in certain places, but I like the contrasts. It gives life to the photo.

I think you've placed the girl very well in the square. My eyes was guided to the girl's head first, then over to the bulb and down to the cookies. Which makes this photo genius, because the point strikes the viewer instantly.

Given that this is a critique, I should point out some negatives. It's only a couple of things - some minor details; the background. The man in the back could distract the eye a little bit away from the subject, also the person straight behind the girl. You could easily crop the photo, creating 100% focus on the girl and the cookies. Though doing so might make the photo look too perfect? It's up to the viewer to judge that I think.

The technique is great, the photo quality is also flawless. I love the grain in b&w photos. High iso numbers doesn't bother me much, in cases like this. This looks like around iso 800, depending on what camera you shot with of course...

All in all, this photo is superb. A candidate for a DD, no doubt about it. Well done!