The technicals:
Composition: nicely done. I like the off-centered aspect but with the balance of a subject (the bubbles) on the other side.
Lighting: somewhat harsh. Looks like it was taken fairly close to midday. That tends to lead to some bleaching of the colors and harsh shadows. Early morning or late afternoon lighting is almost always better.
Focus: DOF is nice. He is clearly in focus, the bokeh on the bubbles is great. The tree in the background is minorly distracting with its "swiss cheese" texture at the bottom.
Meets challenge: I bet this got you the most. Realize lots of people don't read titles at all. We have all done it, but you take a risk to link your picture to the challenge with a title. Without it here, it's hard to feel "10". The challenge, of course, is to figure out how to relate that he's 10 within the picture. I'm not sure I have an answer for you.
Finally, remember that when you shoot your kids you will always see more in the picture than the average viewer because you are intimately connected. Some subtle facial expression means a world more to you than to us. |
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