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Challenge: Bubbles III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
Location: India
Date: Jan 17, 2010
Aperture: F4.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Candid, Street
Date Uploaded: Jan 17, 2010

 I don't know how this picture will perform. But I shall indicate my intent here. This stall of bubble balloons drew quite an attention of people from all ages. Then I saw this girl (who was perhaps begging on the street) drawn towards it (the point when this picture was shot). What unfolded was even more interesting. One of the bubbles got loose from its perch. Few people chased it in anticipation. She was the lucky one to catch it. I have a picture of that scene too, but I find this moment more fascinating (at least for me), because I can see something playing in her mind, and little did she know at this moment that bubble balloon will float towards her.

That is all.

Now over to you. Hope you like it.

Good Day and Love to all!

-Vikram

Statistics
Place: 66 out of 101
Avg (all users): 5.0257
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
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Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 01/29/2010 09:12:30 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

This is my first critique, hopefully you find it helpful!

First Impression: Very interesting image with many things happening. I didn't notice the balloons on the box and was left wondering what exactly the bubbles were.

Composition: I like the way the pole seems to split the image into two separate yet joined scenes.

Subject: Good street photo with different things happening everywhere you look.

Technical: As another commenter said there are not enough bubbles in this picture. If the bubbles at the top had not been cut off you would have received a higher score.

Final thoughts: I was surprised to see you only scored a 5.02. I personally gave this shot a 7. I think this is due to the bubbles not being as much the main subject as other entries in this challenge.

If you have any questions click here to message me!

Senay

Message edited by author 2010-01-29 21:14:17.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 01/24/2010 11:54:45 PM
Interesting street scene; not enough "bubbles" to make them the subject.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/20/2010 10:03:53 PM
What a poignant look on the face of the observing child. Is she entranced by the spectacle of the bubbles? Does she feel outside and wanting to participate? Does the older woman see within as the vendor is clearly pointing her to? The face of the man on the far right is watching too while the woman in the spotted blouse has turned her back to chat with him and the other vendor is self absorbed. I suspect there are as many tales in this photograph as there are balloons and bubbles, each waiting to be told.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 01/20/2010 08:02:32 PM
I used to love that stuff.
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