I'll add my name to those surprised that this didn't do better, though I suppose that is obvious from my previous comment. Probably the key to this is the fact that its beauty is so painterly and there are many on here who frown on anything that doesn't look like a photorealistic photo.
This is the kind of activity candid that I just love and never seem to be able to achieve. It looks like an illustration or a painting but I can't say why or what gives it that look. I do wish a few of the figures weren't layered as they are - esp the lifeguard - but that's the nature of the shot and part of its appeal, too. One of my favorites in the challenge. Voted earlier.
I LIKE THIS HAZY FEELING HERE VERY MUCH... LIKE IT ALOT... FROM SHEZ
I WILL BE BACK
YES I AM BACK AND GIVING YOU MY SHERPET YELLOW STAR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE... THIS ONE MOVED ME A LOT RE THE BUSYNESS OF THE SCENE BUT YET TRANQUIL AS WELL SO RELAXING AND I JUST WONT TO BE THERE RIGHT NOW...YES IT TOUCHED MY HEART ... CONGRATS FROM SHEZ
I love this! There is so much of interest to keep me wandering around in here and I love the dreamy, hazy processing. Sharing top shot with one other. 10 and fave.
I'm not inherently against blur, and often, I love it. My issue here is that there is no clear focus. Things are very cluttered, and perhaps that's what you wanted, considering your title. In any case, the grain feels odd with color, where it is less pleasing than in BW, and the composition leads one wondering where to go.
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