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Challenge: Snapshot (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: challenges
Date: Aug 14, 2015
Date Uploaded: Aug 15, 2015

 Thanks for the comments. I had mixed feelings about this. This is an age of screens and cell-phones and almost no way to escape glancing at technology. So, I admit there are times when I use a phone when my child is present. All that being said, this was a Dave and Busters and this kid never acted out, and just stared into "the middle distance" the whole time. I had to snap the picture sideways with my phone, and I got two shots, this expression was perfect. I don't mind the lopsided-ness of the shot, but all those hori/vert lines make it tough to look straight. I had to make it a bit brighter, but otherwise not process it too much.

I am thrilled this shot did well, and for the bling. For me a snapshot is unplanned, catches a slice of time, perhaps tells an impromptu story. I believe that the snapshot has to look planned in the eyes of the shooter, and perhaps that too much randomness in the scene can appear contrived. And since I am guilty of that scenario on so many occasions, I wanted this to neatly fit in the four walls of the shot.

Statistics
Place: 13 out of 86
Avg (all users): 6.1750
Avg (commenters): 8.5714
Avg (participants): 6.1087
Avg (non-participants): 6.2647
Views since voting: 635
Views during voting: 142
Votes: 80
Comments: 11
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 08/26/2015 10:56:24 AM
I meant to comment on this during the challenge but (perhaps ironically) I think I was pulled away by the needs of a child. Although perhaps that is coincidence rather than irony.
Anyway, this is stellar. The composition, lighting, and captured moment are stellar (and a sad truth anywhere we look).
Well done. If I gave ribbons this would get the top one.
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Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS
 08/24/2015 01:12:58 AM
No way this should be number 13.
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 08/24/2015 12:10:24 AM
I cannot believe this did not ribbon this is a true and sad picture of society today!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 08/23/2015 11:25:32 PM
The boys expression is beyond perfect

Fantasy gallery

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Pentax K5II
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm F4.5-5.8ED
08/23/2015 08:40:22 PM
Bonus point for title.
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Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS
 08/23/2015 08:16:40 PM
This speaks out loud on so many levels. I haven't even seen all the pictures on the challenge but I know this is going to be up there somewhere. Brilliant.
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Leica SL
Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black
 08/21/2015 04:41:07 AM
Implicit drama - post hoc. 9
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 08/17/2015 10:42:40 PM
The look on the kids face says it all...why bother taking your child out that's if it is her child on a date when your just going to spend time on your phone, it's one of my pet gripes of today's society, and people wonder why children are depressed these days!!! Good find by the way on a sad and true commentary of life these days, and one that we see all too often!
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Sony Alpha a55
Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM
 08/17/2015 11:13:10 AM
Wow. That worked out.
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 08/17/2015 11:04:11 AM
Ain't that the truth! *sigh*
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Ricoh GR III
Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC
 08/17/2015 01:01:52 AM
heartbreaking.
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