I was at the beach at a surf contest, and turned around to see this moment happening. Only got about three frames, and I liked this one the best. Had a really hard time converting to b&W, but I really hated the color version.
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WOW! What a week! I won't take any personal credit for this shot, and rather give the credit to this little girl who was having the time of her life! As soon as I took the picture, all i could think was "success!"
Thank you very much for your votes, and I really appreciate all of the nice comments before and after. Now I have to figure out how to get this verified, which I wasn't expecting to learn how to do so soon. ;-)
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One of my all time favorites ever! As a surfer and new Dad, this is the stoke I can't wait to see in my son's face. The photo put it on mine! Well Done!!!!!!
Congrats! I really like this shot. I have an 18 month old and it's something to see little ones learn things and try them out for the first time. She looks scared and excited at the same time :)
This photo just lit up a grey English morning. Does it meet the challenge? YES! Is it brilliantly delivered YES. Good composition? YES Great black and white YES! An expression of absolute joy that encapsulates success fun and happy...wellllllll....YES YES YES 10 great job and thank you for sharing
A wonderful image and I think B/W works great with this. I'd wish you good luck in the challenge, but somehow I don't think you'll need it. :-) My top pick for sure.
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