I had to cheat, I couldn't find Waldo. Good shot for the challenge. Interest overall is a little low, but fit into the challenge is terrific.A very nice warm feeling to the photo.
I'm not really seeing 'Waldo'. I think we were supposed to? Anyway, I really like the photo - 7. Ok, I came back with a magnifying glass - I see 'Waldo' now (to the right of the most forward left-hand tree along the shore). For my troubles you better give me a 'helpful' checkmark! I'm bumping it to 10
Something about the colors here really draws me in; they're soft, almost desaturated, but a bit harsh and yellowish. I like the contrast that brings to me, and the feel that where I am behind these trees is cool and shady and the other side of the river is hot and sunny. Definitely brings to mind a lazy summer day. I might have moved the trees out of the center of teh image, but given the purpose I think it works okay here.
ooooo quite a tricky Waldo to spot, though excellent because once you have you think 'how could I have missed him before' Beautifully composed shot although the colours seem a little flat to me
I think finding 'the waldo' part is giving the viewer a reasonable chance to find him on their own (hiding in plain sight) reducing him to ant size and setting them on a metaphorical mountain doesn't work.