Initial thoughts Fast and friendly, meets the challenge, pretty cool shot
Composition/ Content I'm a little surprised this didn't do a better than it did. Windows was a tough challenge with lots of high scores but I like this. It has a fresh and happy feel to it. Katie-Mac is very inviting. The blow-out behind her head is a little distracting as are the red car and the apartments. The bricks that show as a reflection in the window actually add to the shot in my estimation. They seem to point right toward Katie and her infectious smile.
Background As I mentioned there are a lot of distracting elements here and probably the weakest area of the shot. Did you try different angles or was Katie too quick for that?
Camera Work - Technical Focus seems good but it's hard to know what to even focus on. It seems pretty even though. Lighting is good on Katie-Mac, the focal point. I like the blur of the towel.
Digital Processing - Technical Because of the relaxed rules of this challenge you may have been able to clone out some of the distractions but it would have been a nightmare IMHO.
Fits The Challenge Definitely fits the challenge well.
My Opinion On The Photo I originally scored this shot a six that bordered on a seven. I think that it meets the challenge well but was a little busy. It may have done better in another challenge i.e. reflections or journalism because Katie-Mac is more the focus than the window or door. I like the shot. Good job, and keep up the good work.
I would be happy to talk further about this shot if you would like to contact me.
DougPaz
Not crazy about your title, though that won't affect my vote. There are just too many distractions in this shot for me - trees, buildings, cars, reflections. I think I would have preferred a more straight-on close up of her-she looks kinda cute.
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